Indian Patrol Vessel ICGS Ajit: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has added a new patrol vessel to its fleet with the commissioning of ICGS Ajit on October 9, 2026. The vessel was built in India by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). Its induction is expected to support the country’s coastal security and help the Coast Guard carry out important duties at sea.
ICGS Ajit Commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited
The commissioning ceremony took place at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa. Dr Sirish Choudhary, IDAS, Principal Integrated Financial Advisor (ICG), presided over the event. ICGS Ajit will be based at Okha in Gujarat. From there, it’ll help the Coast Guard watch India’s coastal waters and respond to different emergencies. The vessel has modern control systems and advanced weapons to support its work.
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Main Duties of the New Patrol Vessel
ICGS Ajit has been built to handle several jobs at sea. Its main task is to help protect India’s coastal areas and respond quickly when help is needed. The vessel will support the Coast Guard in carrying out the following duties:
- Maritime surveillance: Watching coastal waters to spot suspicious activities
- Search and rescue: Helping people who are in danger at sea
- Anti-smuggling operations: Stopping illegal goods from being brought into or taken out of the country by sea
- Fisheries protection: Helping protect fishing activities in Indian waters
- Anti-piracy operations: Supporting action against pirates at sea
- Marine pollution response: Helping deal with pollution that can harm the sea and marine life
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According to the Ministry of Defence, ICGS Ajit is 51.43 metres long and 8 metres wide. It weighs 330 tonnes in displacement and can travel at speeds of more than 27 knots. It also has an operational range of around 1,500 nautical miles.
ICGS Ajit runs on two marine diesel engines and has controllable pitch propellers to help it move smoothly in the water. The vessel can carry a crew of six officers and 35 sailors. More than 65% of its parts and equipment are made in India, which also helps local companies and manufacturers.
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The new vessel is part of the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat plan. The main aim is to make more defence equipment in India and reduce the need to buy it from other countries.
Goa Shipyard Limited has played an important role in building ICGS Ajit. The vessel will help the Coast Guard keep an eye on coastal and offshore areas. It can also be used during emergencies and to deal with possible security threats at sea.
