**Executive Summary**
On December 19, 2025, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned the "Amulya," a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), at Goa Shipyard Limited. This vessel, the third of its class, is expected to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard. The commissioning event was attended by Shri Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, and other senior officials.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vessel Details:**
* The `Amulya` is a 51-meter Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
* Powered by two 3000 kW advanced diesel engines.
* Designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
* **Capabilities:**
* Top speed of 27 knots.
* Operational endurance of 1500 nautical miles.
* Armed with a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm Stabilized Remote-Controlled Guns.
* Equipped with advanced target acquisition and fire-control systems.
* **Operational Base:**
* Will be based at Paradip, Odisha.
* Operates under the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East) through the Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 7.
* **Strategic Importance:**
* Enhances the operational capability of the Indian Coast Guard.
* Represents technological advancement and strengthens India's maritime might and industrial base.
* More than 60% indigenous content, embodying the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
* **GSL Contribution:**
* GSL has delivered over 400 platforms to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign nations.
* 35 platforms have been constructed for the ICG.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Coast Guard**
* **Impact:** Strengthened operational capabilities, enhanced surveillance capabilities, and improved operational readiness in maritime zones.
* **Action Required:** Integrate the vessel into its fleet and deploy it effectively in the designated operational area.
**Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)**
* **Impact:** Recognition as a reliable and versatile warship builder, reinforcing its partnership with the Indian Coast Guard.
* **Action Required:** Continue to maintain the vessel and provide support as needed.
**Ministry of Defence**
* **Impact:** Achieving strategic objectives related to strengthening maritime security and promoting indigenous defense manufacturing.
* **Action Required:** Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the vessel in fulfilling its operational role.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): The primary operator of the vessel 'Amulya' and responsible for maritime security.
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL): The builder of the fast petrol vessel 'Amulya'.
Amulya: A fast patrol vessel commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry under which the Indian Coast Guard operates and the commissioning event occurred.
Odisha: Location where the vessel will be based.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard commissions fast petrol
vessel 'Amulya' built at Goa Shipyard
Vessel to strengthen Coast Guard’s operational capabilities
and country’s maritime might
प्रव तथ: 19 DEC 2025 3:00PM by PIB Mumbai
Panaji, Goa, 19 December, 2025
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Amulya’, the third vessel in the new-generation
Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), was commissioned by Shri Amitabh Prasad,
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence, at an event held at Goa Shipyard Limited,
Vasco, Goa, today, December 19, 2025.
The 51-metre FPV powered by two 3000 kW advanced diesel engines, was designed
and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
Speaking at the event, Shri Amitabh Prasad said the vessel Amulya would
strengthen the operational capability of the Indian Coast Guard. “Equipped with
advance state-of-the-art systems and more than 60% indigenous content, Amulya
is a shining embodiment of the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. It represents not only
our technological advancement but also the strengthening of India's maritime might
and industrial base. Our maritime environment today is both dynamic and complex.
To counter these challenges effectively, the Indian Coast Guard continues to
modernize its fleet, enhance its surveillance capabilities, and strengthen operational
readiness,” he said.
Appreciating the GSL for building the vessel, Shri Amitabh Prasad said that the
indigenous construction of the vessel was a proud symbol of the exponential growth
of our shipbuilding industry. “Indigenization strengthens national contributes to
economic growth, and generates employment opportunities for our people. It is
indeed a welcome and vital step in nation-building,” he added.
GSL Director(Operation) Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza said that over six decades,
GSL had emerged as the country’s one of the most reliable and versatile warship
builders. “The GSL has, by now, delivered over 400 platforms to the Indian Navy,
Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign nations. Of these, 35 platforms have been
constructed for the ICG, underscoring the deep institutional trust and longstanding
partnership between GSL and the Coast Guard,” he said.Padma Shri Libia Lobo Sardesai, Inspector General sh. Jyotindra Singh, TM Deputy
Director General (HRD) CGHQ and Chief of Staff, Coast Guard, Western Seaboard,
were present at the event along with senior officials of the GSL and Central and
State governments.
The vessel Amulya is capable of delivering a top speed of 27 knots and an
operational endurance of 1500 nautical miles, enabling extended missions in India's
maritime zones. The ship is armed with a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm
Stabilized Remote-Controlled Guns, supported by advanced target acquisition and
fire-control systems.
The vessel will be based at Paradip, Odisha, operating under the administrative and
operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East) through the
Commander, Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 7.***
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