GSL launches second pollution control vessel for Indian Coast Guard

VASCO

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on Wednesday successfully launched the second indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), ‘Samudra Prachet’, for the Indian Coast Guard at its shipyard in Vasco. The vessel was ceremoniously launched by Priya Paramesh in the presence of Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, who was the chief guest.

This vessel is the second in the series, following the launch of ‘Samudra Pratap’ in August 2024. Sivamani highlighted the strategic role of the vessel in enhancing India’s marine pollution response and environmental protection capabilities. GSL Chairman and Managing Director Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay praised GSL for achieving 72% indigenous content and reaffirmed the shipyard’s contribution to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.

Designed and built entirely in-house by GSL, the 4,170-tonne vessel ‘Samudra Prachet’ is 114.5 metres long, 16.5 metres wide, and is equipped with advanced systems including oil spill detection radar, side-sweeping arms, and onboard oil recovery and separation capabilities. It will be manned by 14 officers and 115 sailors.