On October 30, 2025, the keel laying of the second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and the plate cutting of the fifth FPV under the 14 FPV Project for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Girder laying ceremonies were also held for the second and third indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the ICG at Chowgule's Rassaim Yard, Goa.
The contract for the design and construction of 14 FPVs with 60% indigenous content was signed on January 24, 2024. Each FPV will have indigenously built gearboxes by M/s Triveni, Mysore, and water jets by M/s MJP India. The water-jet propelled vessels have a displacement of approximately 340 tons and are designed for coastal security, search & rescue, and law enforcement operations. They feature state-of-the-art machinery, AI-based predictive maintenance systems, and multipurpose drones.
The contract for six ACVs, signed on October 24, 2024, are based on the Griffon Hoverwork (UK) design, with over 50% indigenous content. They are capable of high-speed patrolling, reconnaissance, interception, interdiction, and all-weather search & rescue operations.
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Key Entities Referenced
Indian Coast Guard (ICG): Recipient of the Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) being constructed.
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV): Vessels being constructed under the 14 FPV Project. Each FPV is equipped with indigenous technology and designed for coastal security.
Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs): Vehicles being constructed for the ICG, based on Griffon Hoverwork (UK) design with over 50% indigenous content, used for patrolling and search & rescue.
Ministry of Defence: Government ministry overseeing the construction and procurement of vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The national vision to which the FPVs and ACVs are being built in consonance.
Ministry of Defence
Milestone for ICG with Keel Laying & Plate
Cutting of two Fast Patrol Vessels and Girder
Laying of two Air Cushion Vehicles
Posted On: 30 OCT 2025 5:19PM by PIB Delhi
The Keel Laying of second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Plate Cutting of fifth FPV under the 14 FPV
Project for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL),
Mumbai on October 30, 2025. In addition, the Girder Laying Ceremonies for the second & third
indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for ICG was held at Chowgule’s Rassaim Yard, Goa.
The contract for design and construction of 14 FPVs with an indigenous content of 60% was inked on
January 24, 2024. Each FPV is equipped with indigenously built gearboxes by M/s Triveni, Mysore,
and water jets by M/s MJP India. These water-jet propelled vessels have an approximate displacement
of 340 tons and are designed for coastal security, search & rescue and law enforcement operations.
The vessels will also feature state-of-the-art machinery, including AI-based predictive maintenance
systems and multipurpose drones, underscoring the integration of advanced technologies into India’s
maritime defence capabilities.
The contract for six ACVs, signed on October 24, 2024 are based on the proven Griffon Hoverwork
(UK) design, with over 50% indigenous content. Capable of high-speed patrolling, reconnaissance,
interception, interdiction and all-weather search & rescue operations, the ACVs will serve as agile
force multipliers ensuring swift response and seamless mobility across shallow waters, marshes and
open seas. Once commissioned, they will represent a technological leap in India’s coastal security
infrastructure.
The FPVs and ACVs are being built in consonance with the nation’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
and will greatly augment the ICG’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
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