Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Second Indigenous Pollution Vessel 'Samudra Prachet' Launched in Goa
The Indian Coast Guard launched a new ship called 'Samudra Prachet' in Goa.
This ship is designed to clean up oil spills in the ocean.
It's equipped with special tools to collect and store spilled oil, helping to protect the environment.
The launch is part of a project to build these types of ships in India, supporting local businesses and creating jobs.
The ship is quite large, with a lot of people to operate it, and it's an important tool for the Coast Guard.
Second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prachet’ launched in Goa.
The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art response equipment for oil spills.
The ship is 114.5m long and has a displacement of 4,170 tons.
The project supports economic prosperity by developing a local ecosystem.
The vessel will be manned by 14 officers and 115 sailors.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL).
- What
- Launch of the second indigenous Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prachet’.
- When
- Today
- Where
- Goa
- Why
- To provide ICG a quick and effective response to oil spills.
- Vessel Name
- Samudra Prachet
- Ship Length
- 114.5m
- Displacement
- 4,170 tons
- Manning
- 14 officers and 115 sailors
- Purpose
- Oil Spill Response
- Location of Launch
- Goa