**Executive Summary: Commissioning of ICGS Akshay**
On June 27, 2026, the Ministry of Defence announced the formal commissioning of ICGS Akshay into the Bharatiya Tatrakshak (Indian Coast Guard) fleet. The ceremony for this new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) was held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa.
**Operational Capabilities and Purpose**
Named "Akshay" (meaning *Indestructible*), the vessel is designed to reinforce India’s maritime domain interests. It is equipped to handle a comprehensive range of Coast Guard operations, including:
* Maritime law enforcement and coastal security.
* Search and rescue (SAR) operations.
* Marine environmental protection.
* Assistance to mariners in distress.
**Strategic Significance**
The induction of ICGS Akshay marks a milestone in force modernization and indigenous shipbuilding. Designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, the project aligns with the Government’s "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative, aimed at strengthening India’s domestic maritime ecosystem and shipbuilding self-reliance.
**Key Dignitaries and Commissioning Authority**
The vessel was commissioned by Smt. Parama Sen, Additional Secretary (Personnel), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. High-ranking officials in attendance included:
* **Inspector General Bhisham Sharma (PTM, TM):** Commander, Coast Guard Region (West).
* **Inspector General Jyotindra Singh (TM):** Deputy Director General (HRD).
* Additional senior dignitaries from both Central and State Governments.
**Administrative Data**
* **Post Date:** June 27, 2026, 8:23 PM
* **Origin:** PIB Delhi
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Key Entities Referenced
ICGS Akshay: A new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) indigenously designed and constructed to enhance maritime security and law enforcement.
Bharatiya Tatrakshak: The Indian Coast Guard, the service into which the vessel was commissioned to safeguard India's maritime interests.
Goa Shipyard Limited: The shipbuilding company responsible for the indigenous design and construction of the vessel in Goa.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The government initiative for self-reliance in manufacturing and defense, which this indigenous shipbuilding project supports.
Ministry of Defence
ICGS Akshay Commissioned into Bharatiya
Tatrakshak Fleet
Posted On: 27 JUN 2026 8:23PM by PIB Delhi
Bharatiya Tatrakshak marked another milestone in its force modernisation with the commissioning of
ICGS Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa, on June 27,
2026.
Named Akshay, meaning Indestructible, the Fast Patrol Vessel embodies the enduring spirit, resilience and
unwavering commitment of Bharatiya Tatrakshak towards safeguarding the nation's maritime interests.
The ship reinforces the Service's resolve to ensure safe, secure and clean seas while protecting India's vast
maritime domain.
The vessel is equipped to undertake a wide range of Coast Guard operations, including maritime law
enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and assistance to
mariners in distress, thereby enhancing the operational capability of Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
The vessel was commissioned by Smt. Parama Sen, Additional Secretary (Personnel), Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM,
Commander, Coast Guard Region (West), Inspector General Jyotindra Singh, TM, Deputy Director
General (HRD), and other senior dignitaries from the Central and State Governments.
Designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, ICGS Akshay is another significant achievement in
indigenous shipbuilding and reflects the Government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The
induction of the vessel further strengthens India's domestic shipbuilding capabilities and maritime
ecosystem.***
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