New Delhi, June 27 -- The Indian Coast Guard, also referred to as 'Bharatiya Tatrakshak', on Saturday commissioned ICGS Akshay, a new-generation indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) in Goa.

According to an official release, the ship was formally commissioned into service by Parama Sen, IA&AS, Additional Secretary (Personnel), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, in the presence of Inspector General Bhisham Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (West); Inspector General Jyotindra Singh, TM, Deputy Director General (HRD); senior dignitaries from the Central and State Governments; and representatives of Goa Shipyard Limited.

Named Akshay - meaning "Indestructible" - the vessel symbolises the endu...