Goa Shipyard Limited Launches Indigenous Fast Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard
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| Why in the news? | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched two indigenous fast patrol vessels, Adamya and Akshar, for the Indian Coast Guard on 28th October 2024. |
| Event Details | - Vessel Names: Adamya and Akshar - Date of Launch: 28th October 2024 - Inaugurated by: Priya Paramesh, wife of Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani - Ceremony Included: Chants from the Atharva Veda |
| Design and Specifications | - Designed by: GSL in-house - Length: 52 meters - Breadth: 8 meters - Displacement: 320 tonnes |
| Purpose | - Protect offshore assets, island territories, and conduct surveillance operations. |
| Fleet Construction | - GSL is constructing 8 FPVs for the Indian Coast Guard as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. |
| Significance | - Highlights collaboration between GSL and the Indian Coast Guard. - Achieved despite challenges like COVID-19 and geopolitical disruptions. |
| Economic Impact | - GSL reported a 100% increase in gross revenue, surpassing ₹2,000 crore. - Recognized as a leading shipbuilder with indigenous capabilities. |
| Innovations | - Both vessels launched simultaneously using GSL's state-of-the-art ship-lift system, a first in GSL's history. |
| Key Attendees | - Coast Guard Inspector General H K Sharma and stakeholders from the defense and maritime sectors. |
| Historical Context | - Keel for Adamya and Akshar laid by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on 25th August 2023. |
| About Goa Shipyard Limited | - Established: 1957 - Services: Vessel Design and Construction, Repair and Modernization, Technology Transfer - Chairman: Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay (appointed on 10.07.2022) |