First two Adamya-Class fast patrol vessels to be delivered by GSL

Goa Shipyard is set to deliver the first two of eight 51-meter Adamya-class fast patrol vessels (FPVs) to the Indian Coast Guard in March.

These two vessels, Adamya and Akshar, had been launched in October 2024. The contract for these FPVs was signed between India’s Ministry of Defence and Goa Shipyard in March 2022 and Keel were laid in Aug 2024.

On 6 January 2025, the third and fourth ships, named Amulya and Akshay, were also launched and should be delivered by end of this year

The Adamya-class vessels displacing around 320 tons are designed with an overall length of 52 meters, a beam of 8 meters, and a hull draught of 2.15 meters.

They are powered by two diesel engines driving two controllable pitch propellers, allowing them to achieve a top speed of 27 knots and a standard range of 1,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots.

Each vessel can accommodate a crew of 35, including seven officers. The ships are equipped to carry a 30 mm main gun and point defence weapons such as 12.7 mm machine guns.

These vessels, which are equipped with state of the art equipment and computerized control systems, are state-of-the-art Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard.

They are based on an GSL’s in-house design and have indigenous content of over 60%. GSL designed, developed, and manufactured these surface platforms indigenously.

As per the contract, the vessels needed to be delivered within 45 months of signing the contract. These vessels are primarily intended for patrolling, anti-smuggling, and anti-terrorist operations.

Additionally, they can support the navy during wartime by serving as coastal convoy escorts. The vessels also have a secondary role of providing communication link.

The Adamya-class patrol vessels will be responsible for maritime patrol operations within India’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), protecting fishery resources, and conducting search-and-rescue operations.