India's first indigenously built Coast Guard hovercraft project
Sector: Seaport • Location: Goa, India
Source: Social News XYZ
The project involves the construction of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard, fabricated and built indigenously at Chowgule & Company Private Limited in Goa. These hovercrafts are designed for multiple operational roles including coastal patrolling, maritime reconnaissance, interception, interdiction, search and rescue missions, and assistance to ships in distress. The ACVs
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Seaport, Automotive
- Location
- Goa, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Social News XYZ
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the construction of six Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard, fabricated and built indigenously at Chowgule & Company Private Limited in Goa. These hovercrafts are designed for multiple operational roles including coastal patrolling, maritime reconnaissance, interception, interdiction, search and rescue missions, and assistance to ships in distress. The ACVs have nearly 50% indigenous content and are based on designs from Griffon Hoverwork, UK. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Country | India |
State | Goa |
City | Goa |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-14 |
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