Published: 3 October 2025PIBGeneral
ICGS Akshar, Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel, Commissioned at Karaikal
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar, the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025. The 51-metre vessel was designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited under the Make in India initiative.
With over 60% indigenous content, ICGS Akshar displaces approximately 320 tonnes and is propelled by two 3,000 KW diesel engines enabling a maximum speed of 27 knots. The vessel is deployed for surveillance of maritime zones under the Coast Guard's eastern seaboard command.
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Q: Examine how the commissioning of ICGS Akshar, an Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel with over 60 percent indigenous content, reflects progress of Make in India in coastal defence.
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ICGS Akshar, second of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry on 4 October 2025. Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60 percent indigenous content, the 51-metre vessel displaces 320 tonnes. Two 3,000 kW diesel engines enable 27 knots for eastern-seaboard maritime surveillance under Make in India.
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What is ICGS Akshar and when was it commissioned?
**ICGS Akshar** is the **second Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel** of the Indian Coast Guard, commissioned at **Karaikal, Puducherry on October 4, 2025**. It was designed and built by **Goa Shipyard Limited** under Make in India.
What are the specifications of ICGS Akshar?
ICGS Akshar is a **51-metre vessel** displacing approximately **320 tonnes**, propelled by two **3,000 KW diesel engines** capable of **27 knots maximum speed**, with over **60% indigenous content**.
Where will ICGS Akshar be deployed?
**ICGS Akshar** is deployed for **surveillance under the Indian Coast Guard's eastern seaboard command**, operating from Karaikal, Puducherry to monitor India's eastern coastal waters.
Who built ICGS Akshar and under what initiative?
**ICGS Akshar** was designed and built by **Goa Shipyard Limited** under the **Make in India** initiative, with over **60% indigenous content** — demonstrating India's growing domestic shipbuilding capability.
What class does ICGS Akshar belong to?
ICGS Akshar belongs to the **Adamya class** of Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). It is the **second vessel of this class**, commissioned at Karaikal in October 2025 for the Indian Coast Guard's eastern seaboard surveillance.
