Commissioning at Paradip
Adamya Class Vessel Boosts Indian Coast Guard Strength: The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Adamya was commissioned on 19 September 2025 at Paradip Port, Odisha. It is the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited. With over 60% indigenous content, the commissioning reinforces India’s defence self-reliance and maritime capability.
Static GK fact: The Indian Coast Guard was formally established in 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978.
Indigenous Design and Development
The vessel measures 51 metres in length and displaces around 320 tons. It is powered by two 3000 KW diesel engines, achieving a maximum speed of 28 knots. The ship is the first to feature indigenously developed Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes, ensuring superior manoeuvrability. Most components are sourced from domestic manufacturers, advancing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Static GK Tip: Goa Shipyard Limited is one of India’s oldest shipyards, originally founded in 1957.
Operational Role in Coastal Security
ICGS Adamya will operate under ICG District Headquarters No. 7 (Odisha), headquartered at Paradip. The vessel is tasked with maritime surveillance, search and rescue, coastal patrol, and pollution control. With a complement of five officers and 34 personnel, it will secure India’s maritime zones and enhance operational readiness along the Eastern Seaboard.
Armament and Defence Systems
The ship is fitted with a 30 mm CRN 91 naval gun and two 12.7 mm remote-controlled machine guns. These systems, supported by advanced fire control technology, provide precision targeting and robust defensive capabilities. The armament equips the vessel to effectively counter diverse maritime threats.
Static GK fact: The CRN 91 gun is an indigenously developed naval weapon by the Ordnance Factory Board.
Advanced Technology and Automation
The FPV integrates an Integrated Bridge System for modern navigation, along with an Integrated Platform Management System for machinery control. Automated power management optimises energy use and improves endurance. These features reduce crew workload while maintaining high operational efficiency.
Strategic Significance
The commissioning of Adamya strengthens India’s maritime presence in the Bay of Bengal. It reflects the growing emphasis on indigenous defence production and the modernisation of coastal security forces. The vessel underlines India’s resolve to safeguard national maritime interests amid shifting regional dynamics.
Static GK fact: India has a coastline of about 7,516 km, the second-longest in Asia.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Adamya Class Vessel Boosts Indian Coast Guard Strength:
| Topic | Detail |
| Commissioning date | 19 September 2025 |
| Commissioned at | Paradip Port, Odisha |
| Ship class | Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel |
| Builder | Goa Shipyard Limited |
| Length | 51 metres |
| Displacement | 320 tons |
| Speed | 28 knots |
| Armament | 30 mm CRN 91 gun, 2 × 12.7 mm RC guns |
| Crew | 5 officers and 34 personnel |
| Operational command | ICG District HQ No. 7 (Odisha) |
