About Achal Fast Patrol Vessel:
- It is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
- Designed and constructed under stringent dual-class certification from the American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping,
- Features of Fast Patrol Vessel:
- The FPV features over 60% indigenous content.
- The vessel measures 52 meters in length and 8 meters in breadth, with a displacement of 320 tons.
- It is powered by a CPP-based propulsion system, the vessel can reach a top speed of 27 knots.
- With its primary roles of protection, monitoring, control, and surveillance, ‘Achal’ is equipped to safeguard offshore assets and island territories.
- Its launch marks another milestone in the long-standing partnership between the Indian Coast Guard and GSL, further reinforcing the collective march towards Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing.
- It is built at a total cost of Rs 473 crore, the project has also provided a significant boost to local industry by generating substantial employment and supporting MSMEs engaged in production activities at various factories and within GSL.
