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Strengthening India’s coastal security architecture, the Indian Coast Guard on Friday commissioned ICGS Amulya, the third vessel of the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, at a ceremony held in Goa.
The ship was commissioned by Amitabh Prasad, IA&AS, Joint Secretary (IC), Ceremonial and Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Defence, in the presence of Inspector General Jyotindra Singh, Deputy Director General (HRD), senior dignitaries from the Central and State governments, and officials of Goa Shipyard Limited.
Named ‘Amulya’, meaning priceless, the vessel reflects the Indian Coast Guard’s resolve to ensure safe, secure and clean seas in furtherance of the nation’s maritime interests. Designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited, the 51-metre Fast Patrol Vessel sets a new benchmark in indigenous shipbuilding, with over 60 per cent indigenous content.
The ship highlights the growing synergy between the Coast Guard’s operational vision and the Government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
ICGS Amulya is powered by two advanced 3,000 kW diesel engines, enabling a top speed of 27 knots and an endurance of 1,500 nautical miles. The vessel is equipped with indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and high-precision gearboxes, ensuring superior manoeuvrability and operational flexibility. Its armament includes a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled guns, supported by advanced fire-control and target acquisition systems.
The ship is also fitted with modern integrated technologies such as an Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Machinery Control System and Automated Power Management System, significantly enhancing situational awareness, reliability and operational efficiency.
ICGS Amulya will be based at Paradip in Odisha and will operate under the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East), through Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 7. The vessel will undertake surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution response missions, strengthening security along the eastern seaboard.
Commanded by Commandant (JG) Anupam Singh, the ship has a complement of five officers and 34 personnel. The commissioning of Amulya marks another significant step in the Coast Guard’s fleet expansion and coastal security preparedness.
