Recently, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), was commissioned into the Bharatiya Tatrakshak Fleet at Goa.
About ICGS Akshay:
It is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
It is named Akshay, meaning Indestructible.
It is the fourth vessel in the adamya class series of eight fast patrol vessels.
Functions: It is equipped to undertake a wide range of Coast Guard operations including;
Maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and assistance to mariners in distress, thereby enhancing the operational capability of Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
It is designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard.
Features of ICGS Akshay:
Armaments: It is armed with a 30mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled guns with fire-control systems.
It is equipped with advanced Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) propulsion systems paired with two 3,000 kW diesel engines.
The vessels measure 52 metres in length with a displacement of 320 tonnes.
Significance: It carries over 65 percent indigenous content.
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