Indian Coast Guard commissions first Adamya-class patrol vessel at Paradip
New Delhi, September 19. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on September 19 commissioned ICGS Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), at Paradip Port in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the country’s maritime security capabilities.
Built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited, the 51-metre vessel showcases the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, with over 60 percent indigenous content, according to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Defence. The commissioning ceremony was led by Joint Secretary (AF & Policy), Ministry of Defence, Satyajit Mohanty, in the presence of Inspector General Yoginder Dhaka, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Eastern Seaboard, and other senior central and state officials.
To be based at Paradip under the administrative control of ICG Region (North East), Adamya – meaning “indomitable” – will carry out surveillance of India’s maritime zones and perform other duties as mandated by the Coast Guard charter. The ship will operate with a crew of five officers and 34 personnel.
Displacing about 320 tonnes, Adamya is powered by two 3,000 KW diesel engines, enabling a top speed of 28 knots and an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles at economical speed. It is the first ICG vessel to feature indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and gearboxes, offering enhanced manoeuvrability and operational flexibility.
The patrol vessel is equipped with a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled machine guns, all integrated with advanced fire control systems. It also incorporates state-of-the-art technologies, including an Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform Management System and Automated Power Management System, designed to maximise automation and operational efficiency.
