Indian Coast Guard commissions ICGS Achal, boosting maritime surveillance and security
New Delhi, May 9. The Indian Coast Guard on May 9 commissioned ICGS Achal, the newest vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series, at Goa Shipyard Limited. The induction marks a significant enhancement of the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities across India’s maritime domain.
Named Achal, meaning “firm”, the vessel reflects the Coast Guard’s steadfast role in safeguarding maritime interests, protecting life at sea and securing India’s coastal and offshore frontiers. The ship is designed to undertake a wide range of missions, including coastal and offshore surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts and response to marine pollution incidents.
The vessel was formally commissioned by A Anbarasu, Additional Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence, in the presence of Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, Commander of Coast Guard Region (North-West), along with senior officials from central and state governments and representatives of the shipyard.
Designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited, ICGS Achal incorporates more than 50 percent indigenous components, underscoring India’s expanding shipbuilding capability and progress towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing in line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
The commissioning of ICGS Achal is part of the Indian Coast Guard’s broader fleet expansion programme aimed at strengthening coastal security architecture and improving operational readiness in India’s maritime zones.
