'Samudra Prachet' launched: Indian Coast Guard set to boost maritime pollution control capabilities

‘Samudra Prachet’, the last of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), was launched for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa on Wednesday.

 

The first pollution control vessel was launched on August 29, 2024, and it is expected to be delivered soon.

 

The 114.5m long, 16.5m wide ship, with a displacement capacity of 4,170 tonnes, has been fitted with state-of-art response equipment.

 

The induction of these PCVs are expected to help ICG in quick and effective response to any oil spill in our Exclusive Economic Zone.

 

With the launch of the second pollution control vessel, Goa Shipyard Limited and the Indian Coast Guard are steadfastly progressing on the path of self-reliance, turning 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' into a reality, an ICG spokesperson said.

 

The second vessel was launched in the presence of ICG's Director General Paramesh Sivamani. The launching ceremony was also attended by various senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Coast Guard and the Goa Shipyard Limited.

 

During his address, the DG highlighted the importance of pollution response vessels for the Indian Coast Guard in the maritime domain and the synergy between the Goa Shipyard Limited and the ICG.

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