Navratna Defence PSU, MDL lays Keel for 1st Ship of 14 FPVs for Indian Coast Guard

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for 1st ship of 14 FPVs (Y-16501) for the Indian Coast Guard on 19 Dec 2024. The Keel laying ceremony of the Y-16501, another milestone achievement was held on 27 May 2025. DIG Atul Parlikar, TM, OIC-CGSD(Mbi) presided the Keel laying ceremony in the presence of Mr. A Vinod, Executive Director (Shipbuilding- MDL) along with senior officials from ICG, Classification society (ABS &  IRS) and MDL held at Ritchie Dry Dock (RDD) of MDL. 

MDL has signed the contract with ICG to design, build, and deliver a total of Fourteen (14) Fast Patrol Vessels. The project is valued at Rs 1070.47 crores. Each vessel will feature a waterjet propulsion drive, built to meet contractual speed in excess of 33 knots and shall be classified under Dual class (ABS & IRS).

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The vessels will be designed as High-speed craft, equipped with a waterjet propulsion, high-speed diesel engine. The vessel shall be used for patrolling coastal waters and the protection of fisheries. These vessels will be capable of carrying a small high speed boat to carry out search and rescue missions in shallow unchartered waters. Apart from this, these vessels shall have inherent capability to switch over to war time roles such as providing communication link, escort coastal convoys, logistic support, medical evacuation and supplement Indian Naval resources. 

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The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Mar 2026. Today’s Keel laying ceremony marks a significant milestone in the construction of the vessel by MDL.

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