New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 鈥楢damya鈥, the first in a series of eight being constructed for the Indian Coast Guard, and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, was inducted into the maritime force on Thursday, officials said.
Designed and built entirely by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), the vessel exemplifies India鈥檚 growing shipbuilding capability and represents a major stride towards the nation鈥檚 vision of 鈥楢tmanirbhar Bharat鈥, the ICG said.
鈥淭he Indian Coast Guard today marked a significant milestone in maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding with the induction of Yard 1271 鈥楢damya鈥, the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the prestigious 鈥8 FPV Project鈥, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL),鈥 it said in a statement.
With over 60 per cent indigenous content, the vessel underscores the success of the 鈥楳ake in India鈥 initiative in the defence sector, it said.
鈥楢damya鈥 is the 鈥渇irst ship in its class鈥 within the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, offering superior manoeuvrability, operational flexibility, and enhanced performance at sea.
鈥淭he vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilised remote-control guns with fire control systems, an Integrated Bridge System (IBS), an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), and an Automated Power Management System (APMS),鈥 it said.
These advanced systems will empower the Indian Coast Guard to perform its charter duties with increased precision, efficiency, and responsiveness across India鈥檚 extensive maritime domain, officials said.
FPVs like 鈥楢damya鈥 will act as 鈥渇orce multipliers鈥 in the ICG鈥檚 operational fleet, enabling swift response for maritime law enforcement, coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, and the protection of India鈥檚 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the ICG added.
The induction of the vessel not only strengthens India鈥檚 coastal security architecture but also highlights the nation鈥檚 expanding maritime capability and technological prowess, they said.
Fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) 鈥楢chal鈥, in the series, was ceremoniously launched on June 16.
Designed and constructed under stringent dual-class certification from the American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping, the FPV 鈥楢chal鈥 features over 60 per cent indigenous content, the defence ministry had said in a statement. PTI KND RHL