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The Achal Fast Patrol Vessel was ceremoniously launched in Goa.
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
oThe FPV features over 60% indigenous content.
oThe vessel measures 52 meters in length and 8 meters in breadth, with a displacement of 320 tons.
oIt is powered by a CPP-based propulsion system, the vessel can reach a top speed of 27 knots.
oWith its primary roles of protection, monitoring, control, and surveillance, ‘Achal’ is equipped to safeguard offshore assets and island territories.
oIts 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.
oIt 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.
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