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ICG Commissions Two New Fast Patrol Vessels, ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit, at Goa Shipyard.

Defence | Dated: 26 Oct 2025

The **Indian Coast Guard (ICG)** commissioned two new **Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs)**, **ICGS Ajit** and **ICGS Aparajit**, built by **Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL)**. These vessels are designed to enhance the ICG’s coastal security and surveillance capabilities, especially along the western seaboard, playing a crucial role in anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned two new Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs).
  • The two new vessels are named ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit.
  • The vessels were built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) and enhance coastal security and surveillance.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Vessels will primarily be deployed along the western seaboard.
  • Commissioning strengthens the Make in India initiative in defense shipbuilding.
  • Crucial for maintaining maritime law and order in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which two new Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) were recently commissioned by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?

Correct Answer: ICGS Ajit and ICGS Aparajit

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Coast Guard (ICG)

  • Established: 1977 (Statutory 1978), Motto: Vayam Rakshama (We Protect), Parent Ministry: Defence.
  • FPVs: Fast Patrol Vessels, GSL: Goa Shipyard Ltd. (Defence PSU), Role: Anti-smuggling and anti-poaching operations.