Indian Coast Guard Receives ICGS Ajit Fast Patrol Vessel

The Indian Coast Guard received ICGS Ajit, a Fast Patrol Vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited, on 25 August 2026. The vessel is the seventh Adamya-class FPV built by Goa Shipyard Limited and has over 65 per cent indigenous content.

Fast Patrol Vessel Class

Fast Patrol Vessels are small and agile offshore platforms used by maritime security forces for patrol, interception, and coastal surveillance. In India, the Indian Coast Guard uses FPVs for tasks that require high speed, short response time, and operations close to the coastline.

ICGS Ajit: Technical Features

ICGS Ajit measures 51.43 metres in length and has a displacement of 330 tonnes in its delivery specification. Its propulsion system uses twin marine diesel engines with controllable pitch propellers, which is a first-of-its-kind design feature for this class of Fast Patrol Vessels in India.

The vessel can exceed 27 knots in speed and has an operational endurance of 1,500 nautical miles. It is configured for a crew of six officers and 35 sailors.

Launch and Handover Process

ICGS Ajit was launched on 24 October 2025 in Vasco da Gama, Goa, during a twin-launch ceremony with its sister vessel ICGS Aparajit. The vessel was formally handed over after a First Reading Ceremony at Goa Shipyard Limited on 25 August 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Goa Shipyard Limited is a defence public sector shipyard based in Goa.
• The Indian Coast Guard functions under the Ministry of Defence.
• Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance is a standard maritime security task under international law.
• Controllable pitch propellers allow adjustment of blade angle without changing engine speed.

Operational Roles

ICGS Ajit is intended for Exclusive Economic Zone surveillance, fisheries protection, coastal patrolling, search and rescue, and anti-smuggling and anti-piracy operations. These roles are part of the Indian Coast Guard’s maritime law enforcement and safety mandate along India’s coastline and offshore waters.