Ministry of Defence press release · 30 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

Interaction between Indian Coast Guard and M/S Fincantieri (Italy)

PRID2257043 MinistryMinistry of Defence Released30 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 30 APR 2026 6:16PM by PIB Delhi The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from M/S Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on 30 April 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration with Indian shipyards for future projects, highlighting advanced design features such as resilient hulls for higher sea states, enhanced bollard pull, integrated firefighting systems, and hybrid/electric propulsion. The dialogue also explored modular ship design to enable versatile, multi-role platforms with rapid operational adaptability. Both sides deliberated on the indigenous development and co-development of niche technologies, including dynamic positioning systems, advanced thrusters, AI-enabled decision support, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)/anti-drone defence, and next-generation green propulsion, in alignment with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The interaction served as a forward-looking platform to advance cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime technology, and capability development aligned with India’s maritime security priorities. The delegation called on Director General Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani. It included Counselor Anna Ruffino, Head of the Economics and Innovation Department, Embassy of Italy, and Mr. Eugenio Santagata, Head of the Military Naval Vessel Division, Fincantieri. ******* SR/PS (Release ID: 2257043) Visitor Counter : 2463 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी , Punjabi Ministry of Defence Interaction between Indian Coast Guard and M/S Fincantieri (Italy) Posted On: 30 APR 2026 6:16PM by PIB Delhi The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from M/S Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on 30 April 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration with Indian shipyards for future projects, highlighting advanced design features such as resilient hulls for higher sea states, enhanced bollard pull, integrated firefighting systems, and hybrid/electric propulsion. The dialogue also explored modular ship design to enable versatile, multi-role platforms with rapid operational adaptability. Both sides deliberated on the indigenous development and co-development of niche technologies, including dynamic positioning systems, advanced thrusters, AI-enabled decision support, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)/anti-drone defence, and next-generation green propulsion, in alignment with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The interaction served as a forward-looking platform to advance cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime technology, and capability development aligned with India’s maritime security priorities. The delegation called on Director General Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani. It included Counselor Anna Ruffino, Head of the Economics and Innovation Department, Embassy of Italy, and Mr. Eugenio Santagata, Head of the Military Naval Vessel Division, Fincantieri. ******* SR/PS (Release ID: 2257043) The Indian Coast Guard hosted an Italian delegation, including senior representatives from M/S Fincantieri, at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, on 30 April 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration with Indian shipyards for future projects, highlighting advanced design features such as resilient hulls for higher sea states, enhanced bollard pull, integrated firefighting systems, and hybrid/electric propulsion. The dialogue also explored modular ship design to enable versatile, multi-role platforms with rapid operational adaptability. Both sides deliberated on the indigenous development and co-development of niche technologies, including dynamic positioning systems, advanced thrusters, AI-enabled decision support, counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS)/anti-drone defence, and next-generation green propulsion, in alignment with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/Pic1(4)AEI9.jpeg" style="height:179px; width:269px" /> The interaction served as a forward-looking platform to advance cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime technology, and capability development aligned with India’s maritime security priorities. The delegation called on Director General Indian Coast Guard  DG Paramesh Sivamani. It included Counselor Anna Ruffino, Head of the Economics and Innovation Department, Embassy of Italy, and Mr. Eugenio Santagata, Head of the Military Naval Vessel Division, Fincantieri. ******* SR/PS " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; function CleanHtml(html) { html = html.replace(/ /gi, ''); return html; } function stripHtml(html) { let tmp = document.createElement("DIV"); 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