Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Goa Shipyard Delivers Fast Patrol Vessel 'Akshar' to Coast Guard
The Goa Shipyard Ltd.
(GSL) gave the Indian Coast Guard a new patrol boat called ICGS Akshar.
This boat is built in India as part of a self-reliance program.
It's about 51 meters long and can go over 27 knots.
It has special engines for better movement in the water.
The boat is designed to protect the country's waters, catch smugglers, and help with search and rescue.
It can travel long distances without needing to refuel and will be operated by a team of officers and sailors.
Goa Shipyard Limited handed over the ICGS Akshar to the Indian Coast Guard.
ICGS Akshar is the second of eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built.
The vessel is 51.43 meters long and 8 meters wide.
It is powered by twin marine diesel engines and can exceed 27 knots.
The vessel will be used for coastal patrol and various security missions.
- Who
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and the Indian Coast Guard
- What
- Handing over of the Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Akshar
- When
- Wednesday (as per the article)
- Where
- Not specified, but built by Goa Shipyard Ltd
- Why
- To strengthen India's maritime security, for fisheries protection, EEZ surveillance, coastal patrol, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and search and rescue missions.
- Vessel Name
- ICGS Akshar
- Builder
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Purpose
- Fast Patrol Vessel
- Length
- 51.43 meters
- Breadth
- 8 meters
- Top Speed
- Exceeding 27 knots
- Endurance
- 1,500 nautical miles