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ICGS Ajit Handed Over by Goa Shipyard to Coast Guard

27 August 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYICGS Ajit HandedOver by GoaShipyard to CoastGuard27 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A shipyard in Goa delivered another patrol vessel to the Coast Guard in August 2026, bringing the eight-ship series close to completion.

Key facts

  • Vessel: ICGS Ajit, delivered by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) to the Coast Guard.
  • Type: Fast Patrol Vessel; number seven in a batch of eight.
  • Procurement route: Buy-IDDM, meaning Buy-Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured.
  • Money: a ₹473 crore order placed with GSL during 2022 covers the batch.
AspectDetail
BuilderGoa Shipyard Limited
UserIndian Coast Guard
Position7th of 8
Order₹473 crore, 2022

Exam angle

  • Ship name: ICGS Ajit; builder: GSL.
  • Procurement category: Buy-IDDM.
  • Batch size: eight vessels, with Ajit the 7th.

Test yourself

1. Which shipyard handed over ICGS Ajit to the Indian Coast Guard?

Goa Shipyard Limited delivered ICGS Ajit.

2. ICGS Ajit is which vessel in the series of eight Fast Patrol Vessels?

The notes call it the 7th vessel in the series of eight.

3. What is the value of the contract awarded to GSL in 2022 for the Fast Patrol Vessels?

The contract is worth ₹473 crore.

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