Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Indian Coast Guard Launches Pollution Control Vessel in Goa
The Indian Coast Guard launched a new ship named 'Samudra Prachet' in Goa.
This ship is designed to clean up oil spills in the ocean.
It can collect oil, separate it from water, and store the recovered oil.
The ship is made by a company in Goa and will be operated by 14 officers and 115 sailors.
This is part of a project to build ships in India and create jobs.
The launch was attended by important officials from the Coast Guard and the Ministry of Defence.
Second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) 'Samudra Prachet' launched in Goa.
The PCV is constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The ship is 114.5m long, 16.5m wide, and displaces 4,170 tons.
It is equipped with oil spill response equipment, including side-sweeping arms and a radar system.
The project supports indigenous shipbuilding and generates employment in Goa.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard, Goa Shipyard Ltd, and officials from the Ministry of Defence.
- What
- Launch of the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) 'Samudra Prachet'.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the articles.
- Where
- Goa, India.
- Why
- To enhance the Indian Coast Guard's ability to respond to oil spills and promote indigenous shipbuilding.
- Vessel Name
- Samudra Prachet
- Type
- Pollution Control Vessel (PCV)
- Operator
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Builder
- Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL)
- Length
- 114.5m
- Breadth
- 16.5m
- Displacement
- 4,170 tons
- Crew
- 14 officers and 115 sailors