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Second Adamya class FPV commissioned in ICG

Chennai, Oct 4 (UNI) Indian Coast Guard Ship Akshar, the second ship of the eight in series Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), was commissioned at Karaikal today. Dipti Mohil Chawla, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence, commissioned it in the presence of Additional Director General Donny Michael, Coast Guard Commander Eastern Seaboard and senior dignitaries of the Central and state government.
'Akshar' means 'imperishable,' which is a projection of Indian Coast Guard's will and commitment in ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas.
The 51-meter FPV has been designed and built indigenously by M/s Goa Shipyard Limited and is a befitting example of Atmanirbhar Bharat with over 60% indigenous content leading to strengthening of India's maritime might under the Government's 'Make in India' initiative.
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