ICGS Amulya: The Indian Coast Guard has added a new fast patrol ship called ICGS Amulya to its fleet. The ship was commissioned at Goa Shipyard in Panaji on 19 December 2025.
ICGS Amulya is the third ship in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series. These ships are made to handle many tasks like sea patrolling for rescue missions and stopping smugglings and keeping the sea safe. Senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard and Goa Shipyard Limited attended the ceremony. Defence Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad commissioned the vessel and spoke about the changing challenges at sea.
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“Our maritime environment today is both dynamic and complex. To counter these challenges effectively, Indian Coast Guard continues to modernise its fleet, enhance its surveillance capabilities, and strengthen operational readiness,” According to TOI, Prasad said. “Equipped with advanced state-of-the-art systems and more than 60% indigenous content, Amulya represents not only our technological advancement but also the strengthening of India’s maritime might and industrial base.”
ICGS Amulya: Strong Design and Features
ICGS Amulya is 51 metres long and runs on two advanced diesel engines, each producing 3000 kW of power. The ship can reach a top speed of 27 knots and can sail up to 1,500 nautical miles without stopping. This allows the crew to stay at sea for long missions and cover large maritime areas.
The ship carries strong weapons to handle threats. It has one 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled guns. These weapons work with modern target and fire-control systems that help the crew aim better and react quickly. The ship also uses advanced navigation and control systems to move safely in all conditions.
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More than 60% of the ship’s parts are made in India. This includes systems linked to propulsion, weapons, and shipbuilding technology. Prasad said this focus on Indian-made systems helps the economy and creates jobs for people across the country.
ICGS Amulya: Impact
ICGS Amulya will be based at Paradip in Odisha after the comission. The ship will work under the Coast Guard’s North East Region through District Headquarters No. 7. From there, it will guard important sea routes in the Bay of Bengal. A trained crew of officers and sailors will run the ship during high-speed and high-pressure missions.
Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza, Director of Operations at Goa Shipyard Limited, said the shipyard has delivered more than 400 platforms to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly countries. ICGS Amulya is part of a bigger plan where 8 Adamya-class ships are being built at a cost of about INR 473 crore.
