Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Second Pollution Control Vessel Launched by Goa Shipyard
Imagine a big, special boat built in India to help clean up oil spills in the ocean.
This boat, made by Goa Shipyard Limited, is for the Indian Coast Guard.
The Coast Guard can now quickly respond to any oil spills in the Exclusive Economic Zone.
The boat is equipped with special tools to clean up oil.
It's like a superhero for the ocean, keeping it clean and safe.
This project also helps create jobs and supports local businesses in Goa.
This is an important step towards making India more self-reliant in defense.
The second pollution control vessel designed by Goa Shipyard Limited was launched.
The vessel is for the Indian Coast Guard to respond to oil spills in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone.
The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art pollution response systems.
The launch is a milestone for Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence shipbuilding.
The project supports local employment and the MSME sector in Goa.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard and Goa Shipyard Limited.
- What
- The launch of the second pollution control vessel by Goa Shipyard Limited.
- When
- Launched on Wednesday, July 23rd.
- Where
- Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- Why
- To quickly and effectively respond to oil spills.
- Vessel Purpose
- Pollution Control
- Builder
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
- Client
- Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Location of Operation
- Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Length
- 114.5 m
- Breadth
- 16.5 m
- Displacement
- 4,170 tonnes