Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), a leading shipbuilder in the Indian defense sector, is featuring its indigenously designed Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) and Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at NAVDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi. These vessels highlight India’s increasing maritime capabilities as part of the “Make in India” initiative. The exhibition offers GSL a chance to showcase its naval innovations and broaden its reach in the global defense market.
Key Points:
Fast Petrol Vessel (FPV) on Display
- Length & Speed: 50 meters long, capable of reaching 35 knots.
- Purpose: Patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-terrorist operations, coastal convoy escort, and wartime communication link.
- Propulsion System: Three 2,720 kW diesel engines driving independent waterjets for high maneuverability.
- Capacity: Fully air-conditioned accommodation for 35 personnel.
- Operational Strength: Designed for long-duration missions in challenging sea conditions.
Past Deployments
- Indian Coast Guard: Seven FPVs delivered, actively used in disaster response (e.g., tsunami relief).
- Exports: Two FPVs supplied to Mauritius, expanding GSL’s international presence.
- Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) at NAVDEX 2025
Primary Roles
- Combat operations
- Law enforcement and anti-piracy patrols
- Search and rescue (SAR) missions
- Environmental disaster response
Design Features
- Robust steel hull for durability in heavy sea conditions.
- Optimized for multi-role operations and adaptability in diverse missions.
Additional Maritime Solutions Showcased
- Floating Docks: Adapt to tidal movements, unlike traditional fixed docks.
- Pollution Control Vessels: Designed for marine pollution management and oil recovery operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Goa Shipyard limit (GSL): A Legacy of Naval Excellence
- Established: 1957
- DPSU Status: Became a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) in 1967.
- Innovation Recognition: Accredited by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for indigenous warship design and development.
NAVDEX 2025: A Strategic Defense Platform
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Organizer: ADNEC Group, in partnership with UAE Ministry of Defence & Tawazun Council.
Significance
- A leading maritime defense exhibition held alongside IDEX.
- Features global defense leaders, government officials, and industry experts.
- Showcases emerging defense trends, strategic partnerships, and advancements in military technology.
