India, Oct. 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Keel Laying of second Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) and Plate Cutting of fifth FPV under the 14 FPV Project for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took place at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai on October 30, 2025. In addition, the Girder Laying Ceremonies for the second & third indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for ICG was held at Chowgule's Rassaim Yard, Goa.
The contract for design and construction of 14 FPVs with an indigenous content of 60% was inked on January 24, 2024. Each FPV is equipped with indigenously built gearboxes by M/s Triveni, Mysore, and water jets by M/s MJP India. These water-jet propelled vessels have an approximate displacement of ...