**Summary:**
On July 29, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, launched the ICGS Atal (Yard 1275), a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in a ceremony held at VascodaGama, Goa. This vessel is the sixth in a series of eight indigenously designed FPVs being constructed by GSL for the ICG. The FPVs are 52 meters in length, with an 8-meter beam and a 320-tonne displacement. These high-speed vessels are purposed for coastal patrols, island security missions, offshore asset protection, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and search and rescue operations, thereby enhancing India's maritime domain awareness and national security. Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman and Managing Director of GSL, emphasized GSL's commitment to indigenization and innovation in shipbuilding. Shri Rozy Agarwal, Principal Internal Financial Advisor (PIFA), Coast Guard Headquarters, commended GSL's role in advancing maritime security. The event was attended by senior dignitaries from the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, strategic industry partners, and GSL officials.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The Indian government ministry responsible for defence.
Goa Shipyard Limited: An Indian shipbuilding company that launched the ICGS ATAL.
ICGS ATAL: A Fast Patrol Vessel launched by Goa Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard.
Indian Coast Guard: The maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India.
VascodaGama, Goa: The location in Goa, India, where the launch ceremony was held.
Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay: Chairman and Managing Director of Goa Shipyard Limited.
Shri Rozy Agarwal: Principal Internal Financial Advisor (PIFA), Coast Guard Headquarters, and chief guest at the launch.
Indian Navy: The naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence
Goa Shipyard launches ICGS ATAL Fast Patrol
Vessel for Indian Coast Guard
Posted On: 29 JUL 2025 7:29PM by PIB Delhi
Reinforcing India’s Indigenous Maritime power and Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding, Goa Shipyard
Limited (GSL) launched ICGS ATAL ( Yard 1275) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the Indian Coast
Guard (ICG) in a ceremony held at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa today on 29 July, 2025. It is the sixth in a
series of eight state-of-the-art indigenously designed FPVs being constructed for ICG by GSL, the
premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
The FPVs, designed in-house at GSL, are 52 metres in length, with an 8-metre beam and 320-
tonne displacement. These high-speed boats are equipped to conduct coastal patrols, island
security missions, and offshore asset protection, significantly augmenting India’s maritime domain
awareness and national security. The vessel shall also perform anti-smuggling, anti-piracy and
search & rescue operations.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director, GSL
said: “The launch of ICGS Atal reflects the indomitable spirit of Team GSL and its unwavering
commitment to indigenisation, innovation, and excellence in shipbuilding, even amidst global supply
chain challenges.” Shri Rozy Agarwal, Principal Internal Financial Advisor (PIFA), Coast Guard
Headquarters who was also the chief Guest, lauded GSL’s robust execution capabilities and its
pivotal role in advancing the nation’s maritime security.
Senior dignitaries from the Indian Coast Guard, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, strategic industry
partners, and GSL officials took part in the event.
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