Final Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prachet’ Launched by Goa Shipyard for Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard marked a significant milestone on 23 July 2025 with the launch of ‘Samudra Prachet,’ the second and final indigenous Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). The ceremony took place at GSL’s shipyard in Goa and was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Defence, Indian Coast Guard, and GSL.
The vessel, developed with 72 percent indigenous content, reflects a major step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. The project has contributed to national capability-building and employment generation, especially by involving local industry and micro, small and medium enterprises.
With an overall length of 114.5 metres, a breadth of 16.5 metres, and a displacement of 4170 tonnes, the vessel will be operated by 14 officers and 115 sailors. Designed to strengthen India’s marine pollution response capabilities, the vessel is equipped with two side-sweeping arms for oil spill collection during transit, advanced radar systems for oil slick detection, and systems capable of handling oil across all viscosity levels. It can recover contaminated water, separate pollutants, and store recovered oil in designated tanks.
The launch ceremony was officiated by Smt Priya Paramesh, who served as the Guest of Honour, alongside Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, as the Chief Guest. In his remarks, the Director General emphasised the strategic value of pollution control vessels in safeguarding India’s maritime environment and acknowledged the role of GSL and the broader industry in fulfilling the Coast Guard’s shipbuilding needs through indigenous efforts. He urged continued progress toward achieving self-reliance in defence production.
GSL Chairman and Managing Director Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay highlighted the vessel’s role in bolstering environmental readiness in Indian waters. He credited the high indigenous content to the dedicated efforts of the GSL team and reiterated the shipyard’s commitment to the national vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.