Convener News Desk
New Delhi, Dec 19: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday commissioned ICGS Amulya, the third vessel of the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), at Goa, marking another significant step in strengthening India’s coastal and maritime security architecture.
The vessel was commissioned by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (IC/AP), Ministry of Defence, in the presence of Inspector General Jyotindra Singh, Deputy Director General (HRD), senior officials from the Central and Goa governments, and representatives of Goa Shipyard Limited, which designed and built the ship.
The name Amulya, meaning “priceless”, reflects the Coast Guard’s commitment to ensuring safe, secure and clean seas while safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
Commandant Amit Uniyal, Spokesperson of ICG told Kashmir Convener the vessel measures 51 metres in length and represents a new benchmark in indigenous shipbuilding. Built with over 60 per cent indigenous components, the vessel underlines India’s growing defence self-reliance and aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
The ship incorporates a modern design philosophy focused on operational efficiency, endurance and rapid response capability.
Powered by two advanced 3,000 KW diesel engines, the vessel has a maximum speed of 27 knots and an operational range of 1,500 nautical miles, enabling sustained patrols across India’s maritime zones. It is equipped with indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and high-precision gearboxes that provide enhanced manoeuvrability, flexibility and performance at sea.
In terms of armament, Amulya is fitted with a 30-mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7-mm stabilised remote-controlled guns, supported by advanced fire-control and target-acquisition systems.
The vessel also features integrated technologies such as an Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Machinery Control System and Automated Power Management System, significantly enhancing situational awareness, reliability and operational efficiency.
ICGS Amulya will be based at Paradip in Odisha and will operate under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East), through Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 7. The vessel is tasked with a wide range of missions including coastal surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts and marine pollution response, thereby reinforcing the Coast Guard’s presence along India’s eastern seaboard.
Spokesperson said the ship is commanded by Commandant (Junior Grade) Anupam Singh and is manned by a crew of five officers and 34 personnel. Officials said the commissioning of Amulya is part of the Coast Guard’s ongoing fleet expansion programme and will significantly enhance coastal security, operational readiness and the service’s ability to discharge its chartered responsibilities in the region.
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