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The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICG Ship Amulya in Goa, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to enhance maritime security and indigenous defence capability. Amulya is the third vessel in the series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being inducted into the Coast Guard fleet.

Design and Indigenous Content

• Amulya is a 51-metre-long Fast Patrol Vessel.
• Designed and built byGoa Shipyard Limited.
• Incorporates over 60% indigenous components, underscoring India’s push for defence self-reliance.
• Reflects the objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
• Built with a modern design philosophy focused on efficiency, endurance, and rapid response.

Propulsion and Performance

• Propulsion: Powered by two 3000 kW advanced diesel engines.
• Top Speed:27 knots.
• Operational Endurance:1,500 nautical miles, enabling extended patrols across India’s maritime zones.
• Equipped with indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and systems, providing enhanced manoeuvrability, flexibility, and operational performance at sea.

Roles and Functions

ICG Ship Amulya is designed to undertake a wide range of coast guard missions, including:

• Maritime surveillance and interdiction
• Search and Rescue (SAR) operations
• Anti-smuggling and law enforcement
• Marine pollution response

These roles are critical for safeguarding India’s coastline, maritime trade routes, and offshore assets.

Operational Deployment

• Home Port: Paradip, Odisha
• Operates under the administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East).
• Its deployment strengthens surveillance and response capabilities along the eastern seaboard.