Kolkata: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has handed over the Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Aparajit (Yard 1278) to the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel has been indigenously designed and built by GSL, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing and maritime security capabilities.
Equipped with advanced propulsion technology and high-end systems, ICGS Aparajit incorporates more than 65% indigenous content. The vessel is designed to support a range of maritime security operations, including Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrols, anti-smuggling missions, anti-piracy operations and Search and Rescue (SAR) activities.
The handover highlights Goa Shipyard Limited’s contribution to the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives and reflects India’s growing capability to design and deliver advanced indigenous defence platforms.
ICGS Aparajit: Key Features and Capabilities
The newly handed-over Fast Patrol Vessel has been developed with advanced systems to enhance the Indian Coast Guard’s operational capabilities.
Key highlights of ICGS Aparajit include:
- Design and construction: Indigenously designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
- Yard number: 1278.
- Propulsion system: Equipped with an advanced Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) propulsion system.
- Indigenous content: More than 65% of the vessel’s components and systems are indigenous.
- Advanced systems: Fitted with high-end systems to support maritime security operations.
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ICGS Aparajit to Strengthen India’s Maritime Security
ICGS Aparajit will support the Indian Coast Guard in carrying out several important maritime security responsibilities. Its primary operational roles include:
- Exclusive Economic Zone patrol: Monitoring India’s maritime zones and supporting the protection of maritime resources.
- Anti-smuggling operations: Strengthening efforts to prevent illegal activities and smuggling at sea.
- Anti-piracy missions: Supporting operations to counter piracy and improve maritime safety.
- Search and Rescue operations: Assisting in rescue missions and responding to maritime emergencies.
With its advanced systems and patrol capabilities, the vessel will add to the Indian Coast Guard’s capacity to safeguard India’s maritime interests.
GSL Strengthens Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India Initiatives
The handover of ICGS Aparajit reinforces Goa Shipyard Limited’s role in India’s indigenous shipbuilding and defence manufacturing ecosystem. With more than 65% indigenous content, the vessel demonstrates the growing participation of domestic industries in developing advanced defence platforms.
The milestone also reflects the government’s focus on reducing dependence on imported defence equipment and strengthening India’s self-reliance in shipbuilding and maritime defence technology.
About Goa Shipyard Limited
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. Based in Goa, the shipyard designs and builds a range of vessels for the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and other maritime agencies. It plays an important role in strengthening India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
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