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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indigenous hovercraft construction for ICG begins at Goa's Chowgule Shipyard
VISAKHAPATNAM: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has begun construction of its first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV), marking a major step towards boosting India's maritime response capabilities. The Girder Laying and Commencement of Erection ceremony took place on Wednesday (30 July) at Chowgule and Company Pvt. Ltd. in Goa. The ACVs, based on proven Griffon Hoverwork designs, are being developed using Indian expertise to support a range of coastal security operations. Once inducted, these hovercrafts will enhance speed, tactical flexibility, and shallow-water operability—allowing quick response for patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue missions along India's vast coastline. The ceremony was attended by Inspector General Sudhir Sahni, Deputy Director General (Materiel & Maintenance) of the ICG. The project follows a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence on 24 October 2024 for six ACVs, underlining ICG's commitment to operational self-reliance as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
First India-built hovercraft for ICG begins at Chowgule Shipyard
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commenced construction of its first indigenously-made Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) at Chowgule and Company Private Limited in Goa on July 30 (Wednesday). The hovercraft based on proven Griffon Hoverwork designs are being built with Indian expertise to suit varied coastal security operations. Once inducted, the ACVs will provide enhanced speed, tactical flexibility, and shallow-water operability, enabling swift response for patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue missions across India's vast maritime frontier. The girder laying and commencement of erection ceremony marked a major step towards strengthening India's maritime response capabilities. The ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Director General (Materiel & Maintenance), ICG Inspector General Sudhir Sahni. The construction of the hovercraft follows a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence in 2024 for six ACVs, underscoring ICG's drive towards operational self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Chowgule Shipyard starts construction on India's first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle
Advt By , ETInfra Goa-based shipbuilder Chowgule and Company Pvt Ltd has begun construction on India's first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) with a girder laying ceremony at its Rassaim Yard, marking a significant milestone for Indian shipbuilding and coastal is the first in a series of six Air Cushion Vehicles ordered by the Ministry of Defence for the Indian Coast Guard valued at ₹387.44 crore, the first hovercrafts ever to be built in India. The project reflects a significant stride towards strengthening India's coastal security infrastructure and self-reliant defence manufacturing ecosystem, Chowgule and Company girder laying ceremony for the vessel was held in the presence of Inspector General Sudhir Sahni, TM, Dy Director General (Material & Maintenance), Indian Coast Guard, along with other senior Chowgule, Executive Director, Chowgule and Company and senior officials from the Chowgule Group were also present to commemorate the hovercrafts are designed by Griffon Hoverwork (UK) and are being constructed entirely with Indian expertise, showcasing the growing capabilities of domestic industry in high-technology defence platforms.'This marks not just the start of construction, but the beginning of a new era in indigenous hovercraft manufacturing. These vessels will redefine rapid maritime response and coastal surveillance capabilities,' said Arjun Chowgule, Executive Director, Chowgule and construction is being undertaken at a fully equipped aluminium facility, reinforcing Chowgule's commitment to technological advancement and precision initiative is fully aligned with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, underscoring India's growing leadership in defence production and maritime innovation.'The demand for hovercraft in India is growing, and if they are made locally, the cost will be less and operational availability will be more besides promoting Make in India,' said a shipbuilding industry official.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Construction Of India's First Indigenous Hovercraft For Coast Guard Begins At Goa Shipyard
The construction of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) first indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) was kicked off on Wednesday with the Girder Laying and Commencement of Erection ceremony at Chowgule & Company Pvt. Ltd. in Goa, as per a Ministry of Defence statement. The hovercraft, developed using established Griffon Hoverwork designs, is being customised for diverse coastal security tasks. Once deployed, these ACVs will offer improved speed, greater tactical versatility, and the ability to operate in shallow waters, allowing for rapid response in patrolling, interdiction, and search and rescue operations along India's extensive maritime borders. The Girder Laying and Commencement was held in the presence of Deputy Director General (Materiel & Maintenance), ICG Inspector General Sudhir Sahni. The construction of the hovercraft follows a contract signed with the Ministry of Defence on October 24, 2024, for six ACVs, underscoring the ICG's drive towards operational self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. India's indigenous defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.46 lakh crore, with exports increasing to a record Rs 24,000 crore in 2024-25, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said recently. "Our defence production, which was only Rs 43,000 crore 10 to 11 years ago, has now crossed a record figure of Rs 1,46,000 crore, with the private sector's contribution at over Rs 32,000 crore. Our defence exports, which were around Rs 600-700 crore 10 years ago, have surpassed a record figure of Rs 24,000 crore today," he said. The Defence Minister described Make-in-India as crucial for security and prosperity, stating that the use of indigenous systems during Operation Sindoor has proved that India has the power to penetrate any armour of the enemy. He further stated that the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme execution model, will open an opportunity for the private sector to participate in a mega defence project along with public sector companies for the first time, further bolstering the Make in India drive in the defence industry, which played a key role in the success of Operation Sindoor.
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Indigenously built 5th fast patrol vessel Atal launched for Coast Guard
Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), launched Atal, the fifth of eight Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) being built for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on was launched in the presence of Rozy Agarwal, IDAS, PIFA, Coast Guard Headquarters, who graced the occasion as the chief ceremony, held amid traditional chants from the Atharva Veda, was also attended by Inspector General Sudhir Sahni, TM, DDG (M&M), and other senior officials from the Coast Guard and In his address, Rozy Agarwal highlighted that the vessel is a product of indigenous design and construction by GSL, tailored to meet the operational needs of the Coast 52-metre-long vessel, with a beam of 8 metres and a displacement of 320 tonnes, is equipped to perform coastal patrol, surveillance, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, and search and rescue operations. It will play a crucial role in safeguarding fishermen, island territories, and India's Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ).The project significantly contributes to the national goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing. It has generated employment and business opportunities for local industries, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs, with much of the production involving local Chief Guest lauded the Indian Coast Guard and GSL for their dedication to fulfilling indigenous shipbuilding requirements and achieving a key milestone in India's maritime security and defence launch of ATAL stands as a testament to India's growing capabilities in indigenous shipbuilding and GSL's continued commitment to delivering advanced, homegrown vessels for national security.- EndsMust Watch
