Context: The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Amulya, a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa.
About GSL’s new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’:
What it is?
- ICGS Amulya is the third vessel in the Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, designed for rapid response and extended maritime operations.
Developed by:
- Designer & Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Indigenisation: >60% indigenous components, reflecting Make-in-India and defence self-reliance.
Key features:
- Dimensions: 51-metre Fast Patrol Vessel
- Propulsion: Two advanced 3000 KW diesel engines
- Speed: Up to 27 knots
- Endurance: 1,500 nautical miles
- Systems: Indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and sensors
- Roles: Surveillance, interdiction, Search & Rescue, anti-smuggling, pollution response
- Deployment: Based at Paradip, Odisha, under Coast Guard Region (North East)
Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus:
- GS Paper II – Governance & Security:
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- Strengthening coastal and maritime security architecture
- Role of Indian Coast Guard in internal security and disaster response
- GS Paper III – Defence, Infrastructure & Technology
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- Indigenisation of defence production
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India in shipbuilding
- Maritime security, blue economy, and protection of sea lanes
