On July 29, 2025, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched ‘ICGS Atal’, the sixth in a series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built for the Indian Coast Guard. The indigenously designed vessel is a key step in bolstering India’s coastal security and promoting defence self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Key Points:

• The Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Atal’ was launched at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa by Goa Shipyard Limited in the presence of senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard.
• It is the sixth out of eight FPVs being constructed by GSL for the Indian Coast Guard, designed to carry out patrolling, surveillance, and rescue operations.
• The vessel is 52 meters long, 8 meters wide, with a displacement of 320 tonnes, and includes more than 60% indigenous content.
• ‘Atal’ is equipped with a controllable-pitch propeller (CPP) propulsion system, allowing it to reach a top speed of 27 knots for high-speed coastal missions.
• The launch reflects India’s emphasis on self-reliance in defence production and aims to strengthen maritime domain awareness and national security.