The Indian Coast Guard has strengthened its maritime security capabilities with the induction of ICGS Aparajit, an indigenously developed Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The vessel was inducted into the Coast Guard fleet on October 31, 2026, at Goa Shipyard Limited, marking another important development in India’s efforts to expand its domestic defence manufacturing capabilities and improve coastal security.
Identified by Yard Number 1278, ICGS Aparajit has been designed and constructed in India to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Coast Guard. The vessel incorporates more than 65 per cent indigenous content, reflecting the increasing participation of Indian industry in the development of advanced maritime platforms. Its construction also highlights the contribution of Goa Shipyard Limited to the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
ICGS Aparajit is equipped with an advanced Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) propulsion system, designed to provide improved manoeuvrability and propulsion efficiency. These capabilities are important for operations that require quick responses, effective navigation and sustained patrols across coastal and offshore waters.
The new patrol vessel will undertake several important maritime security missions, including coastal surveillance, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) patrols, anti-smuggling operations, anti-piracy missions and search-and-rescue activities. Its operational capabilities will support the Coast Guard in monitoring India’s maritime boundaries, protecting offshore resources and responding to emergencies at sea.
The induction comes as India continues to strengthen its maritime security infrastructure amid growing responsibilities across its extensive coastline and surrounding maritime zones. Fast Patrol Vessels play an important role in the Coast Guard’s operational structure by providing rapid interception capabilities, supporting law-enforcement activities and improving maritime domain awareness.
The delivery of ICGS Aparajit also marks the completion of the eight-vessel Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel programme being undertaken by Goa Shipyard Limited for the Indian Coast Guard. Its sister vessel, ICGS Ajit, was commissioned earlier in October 2026, making Aparajit the eighth and final vessel in the series.
Goa Shipyard Limited’s contribution to the programme demonstrates India’s growing ability to design and manufacture specialised vessels for its maritime security forces. The increasing use of indigenous components and propulsion technologies also supports the development of the country’s domestic defence industrial ecosystem.
With ICGS Aparajit joining the operational fleet, the Indian Coast Guard gains another platform to strengthen coastal monitoring, maritime law enforcement and emergency response capabilities. The vessel represents a further step in India’s broader efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing while maintaining a stronger presence across its maritime domain.