Indian Coast Guard Commissions ICGS Ajit, an indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) delivered ICGS Ajit, an indigenously built Fast Patrol Vessel, to the Indian Coast Guard on October 9, 2026. It will be deployed at Okha in Gujarat. The ship supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India programmes in defence shipbuilding.

What Is ICGS Ajit?

ICGS Ajit is a Fast Patrol Vessel designed and built in India by Goa Shipyard Limited. It is the seventh of eight Adamya-class vessels being made for the Coast Guard to improve security along India’s coastline and sea approaches. It has modern navigation, fire control, and platform management systems for patrol missions. The ceremony was led by Dr Sirish Choudhary, an IDAS officer and Principal Integrated Financial Advisor to the Indian Coast Guard.

Key Specifications of ICGS Ajit

1. Length: 52 metres
2. Displacement: 320 tonnes
3. Crew: 39
4. Navigation and control: Integrated Bridge System
5. Platform management: Integrated Platform Management System
6. Indigenous content: Over 60%

Weapon Systems of ICGS Ajit

1. Main gun: CRN 91 30 mm naval gun
2. Machine guns: Two 12.7 mm M2 machine guns
3. Mounts: Remotely controlled and stabilised
4. Fire Control System for accurate targeting

What are the operational roles of ICGS Ajit?

1. Surveillance: Patrols coastal and sea areas to spot suspicious activity and protect India’s maritime interests.
2. Search and rescue: Helps find ships or people in distress during sea emergencies.
3. Anti-smuggling: Uses its patrol ability and weapons to check smuggling at sea.
4. Marine pollution response: Helps in operations to control pollution at sea.

What Is the Adamya-Class Fast Patrol Vessel Programme?

Under this programme, Goa Shipyard Limited is building eight Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

1. Contract date: March 2022
2. Contract value: ₹473 crore
3. First vessel: ICGS Adamya, commissioned in September 2025
4. ICGS Ajit: Handed over on August 25, 2026, and commissioned on October 9, 2026

GSL developed the Adamya-class design indigenously. The programme shows how Indian shipyards are meeting the country’s maritime security needs.