The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday commissioned ICGS Akshar, its newest vessel, at Karaikal, Puducherry marking a significant push to the country’s maritime capabilities. The 51-metre fast patrol vessel (FPV) is the second ship in a series of eight Adamya-class FVP indigenously built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).

Named Akshar, meaning “imperishable,” the vessel is designed to enhance surveillance and safeguard India’s maritime interests along the eastern seaboard.

“With over 60% indigenous content, ICGS Akshar stands as a testament to India’s growing maritime capabilities under the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative,” Defence Ministry stated in its statement.

Weighing around 320 tonnes, Akshar is powered by twin 3,000 KW diesel engines capable of speeds up to 27 knots and an endur

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