Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal commissioned on May 09, 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited
ICGS Achal is the latest vessel in the new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel series
The vessel incorporates more than 50 percent indigenous components
Designed and built indigenously by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited
The ship will undertake coastal and offshore surveillance, interdiction, Search and Rescue (SAR), anti-smuggling operations, and marine pollution response
Commissioning ceremony attended by Shri A. Anbarasu, Additional Secretary & Director General (Acquisition), Ministry of Defence
Also attended by Inspector General Tekur Sashi Kumar, Commander, Coast Guard Region (North-West)
Senior officials of Central and State Governments and representatives of Goa Shipyard Limited were present
Part of Indian Coast Guard's ongoing fleet expansion programme
Aligns with Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives
