CONTEXT

• Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted ‘Adamya’, the first in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).
• Location: The induction took place in Goa, where it was designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
• Strategic Relevance: Part of India’s push for maritime security and Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) in defence manufacturing.

CONCEPT

• What is an FPV?
  • Fast Patrol Vessels are high-speed, agile ships used by the ICG for rapid maritime operations.
• Purpose & Role:
  • Coastal surveillance
  • Maritime law enforcement
  • Search & rescue operations
  • Protection of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
• Design & Capabilities:
  • Built entirely indigenously by GSL
  • Reflects advancement in Indian naval engineering

CURRENT

FEATURES OF ‘ADAMYA’:

• Technological Firsts:
  • First ICG FPV to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) for superior maneuverability
  • Equipped with indigenously developed gearboxes, enhancing performance and reliability
• Advanced Combat & Control Systems:
  • 30mm CRN-91 main gun
  • Two 12.7mm stabilized remote-control guns with integrated fire control
  • Integrated Bridge System (IBS) for centralized navigation and control
  • Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for operational efficiency
  • Automated Power Management System (APMS) for intelligent power distribution
• Strategic Significance:
  • Enhances ICG’s operational readiness and precision in diverse missions
  • Acts as a force multiplier, improving surveillance reach and enforcement capabilities
  • Strengthens India’s coastal and maritime security architecture

NATIONAL IMPORTANCE:

• Make in India & Aatmanirbhar Bharat:
  • Milestone in India’s drive toward defence indigenization
  • Boosts local shipbuilding and technological expertise
• Future Implications:
  • 7 more such FPVs to follow, expanding the ICG’s modern fleet
  • Reinforces India’s strategic positioning in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)