Archive · 30 Jan 2026
ICG Fast Patrol Vessels Ceremonies at MDL
The Indian Coast Guard and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited had special ceremonies for new fast patrol boats.
They laid the keel for one boat and cut the plates for another.
These boats will help with security and rescue missions.
They are being built in India with lots of local parts and high-tech equipment.
This project is part of India's plan to be more self-reliant and strengthen its presence in the Indian Ocean.
Keel Laying Ceremony for FPV-3 and Plate Cutting Ceremony for FPV-6 held at MDL.
Contract for 14 Fast Patrol Vessels signed on 24 Jan 2024 between ICG and MDL.
Vessels designed for coastal security, search and rescue, and law enforcement.
Minimum 60% indigenous content with integration of locally manufactured gearboxes and water jets.
Equipped with AI-based predictive maintenance systems and multipurpose drones.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)
- What
- Keel Laying and Plate Cutting Ceremonies for Fast Patrol Vessels
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Ritchie Dry Dock, MDL
- Why
- To enhance coastal security and operational presence in the Indian Ocean Region
- Ceremony Type
- Keel Laying and Plate Cutting
- Vessel Models
- FPV-3 and FPV-6
- Project Scope
- 14 Fast Patrol Vessels
- Contract Date
- 24 Jan 2024
- Displacement
- 340 tonnes
- Indigenous Content
- 60% minimum
- Key Equipment
- AI-based predictive maintenance, multipurpose drones
- Location
- Ritchie Dry Dock, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)