ICGS ‘Amulya’

Why in news?

ICGS Amulya is a newly commissioned Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), built by Goa Shipyard Limited.

Key Features

• Design & Build – Built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous components, reinforcing Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Class & Series – 3^rd vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs); part of a series of eight.

8 vessels under Adamya class – Active in service: ICGS Adamya, Akshar, and Amulya. Other vessels: ICGS Akshay, Achal, Atal, Ajit and Aparajit.

• Dimensions – 51 metres in length.
• Propulsion – Powered by two 3000 KW advanced diesel engines, enabling a top speed of 27 knots.
• Endurance – Operational range of 1,500 nautical miles, allowing extended missions.
• Armament – One 30 mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled guns, supported by an advanced target acquisition and fire-control system.
• Base Location – It is stationed at Paradip, Odisha, operating under the administrative & operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East).
• Name Meaning – Amulya translates to “priceless”, symbolising its value to India’s maritime security.
• Indigenous Shipbuilding – It is fitted with indigenous state-of-the-art weapons/systems, offering superior manoeuvrability, operational flexibility and enhanced performance at sea.
• Multi-mission role – It will undertake a range of missions, including surveillance, interdiction, Search & Rescue, anti-smuggling operations, and pollution response, reinforcing ICG’s role in safeguarding the eastern seaboard.
• Target of ICG – It is projected to reach a strength of 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030.

References

1. PIB | ICGS ‘Amulya’ was commissioned in Goa
2. TOI | ICGS ‘Amulya’ was commissioned in Goa