Goa Shipyard Ltd-backed Pollution Control Vessel Samudra Prachet launched in Goa
The project with the launch of second ship contributes to the economic prosperity of the Nation by developing a local ecosystem and supporting workforce, entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
Goa Shipyard Ltd-backed ‘Samudra Prachet’, the indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) was launched for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa on July 23, 2025.
With a length of 114.5m, a breadth of 16.5m and a displacement 4,170 tons, these ships have been fitted with state-of-art Response Equipment and will help ICG in quick and effective response to any oil spill in our Exclusive Economic Zone.
The project with the launch of second ship contributes to the economic prosperity of the Nation by developing a local ecosystem and supporting workforce, entrepreneurs and MSMEs.
The project on a second note has generated a huge amount of employment for local industry and MSMEs engaged in marine production activities within Goa.
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According to the press release, the vessel was launched by Guest of Honour Smt Priya Paramesh, in presence of the Chief Guest Director General ICG (DGICG) Paramesh Sivamani. Chairman and Managing Director, GSL, Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay and senior officials from Ministry of Defence, ICG and GSL were also present.
In his address, DGICG highlighted the importance of PCVs for ICG in maritime domain. He appreciated the efforts put in by GSL and industry in ensuring that major ship building requirements of ICG are fulfilled indigenously.
Further, he exhorted all present to ensure that the march towards Aatmanirbharta in Defence Production is pursued in the right earnest.
The First Pollution Control Vessel was launched on August 29, 2024 and is expected to be delivered soon.
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