Indian Coast Guard Ship Achal Commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited | Current Affairs

Indian Coast Guard Ship Achal, a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel, was commissioned on 9 May 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa. The 51-metre vessel was designed and built indigenously in India.

Background: The Indian Coast Guard is the maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence. India has been actively expanding its Coast Guard fleet under the Make in India initiative with Goa Shipyard Limited being one of the key shipbuilders for Coast Guard vessels.

Why in News: ICGS Achal is a new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel commissioned at Goa Shipyard Limited on 9 May 2026. It strengthens India's maritime security and coastal patrol capabilities.

Key Points to Remember:

Ship Name: ICGS Achal (Indian Coast Guard Ship Achal)
Class: Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessel
Commissioned on: 9 May 2026
Commissioned at: Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa
Length: 51 metres
Built: Indigenously in India (Make in India)
Indian Coast Guard under: Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard established: 18 August 1978
Indian Coast Guard Day: 1 February
Director General of Indian Coast Guard: Rakesh Pal
Significance: Strengthens maritime security and coastal patrol
Goa Shipyard Limited: Government of India undertaking for shipbuilding

Related Static GK:

India's coastline length: 7516 km
India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): 2.37 million sq km
Coast Guard Act: 1978
Indian Navy Day: 4 December
India's largest naval base: INS Hansa, Goa
Ministry: Ministry of Defence