Launch of Samudra Prachet:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched ‘Samudra Prachet’, the final of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on July 23, 2025, at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). This vessel will play a crucial role in enhancing India’s oil spill response capabilities within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative through indigenisation of strategic maritime assets.The need for dedicated pollution control vessels arose from growing environmental concerns linked to increased maritime traffic and industrial activities in the Indian Ocean Region. In response, the Ministry of Defence sanctioned the construction of two PCVs by Goa Shipyard Ltd, a premier defence PSU. The first PCV was launched in August 2024, and the second, Samudra Prachet, marks the completion of this strategic initiative.
