As part of the ‘Make in India’ commitment to sourcing equipment and systems from indigenous firms including MSMEs, the Indian Cost Guard laid the keel for two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels (PCV), GSL Yard 1267 & 1268 at the Goa Shipyard. The two Pollution Control Vessels are indigenously designed and developed by the Goa Shipyard, to be delivered by February 2025 and August 2025.
The Pollution Control Vessels would be a new generation Special Role Vessel, equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated equipment, capable of performing multifarious roles of Indian Coast Guard, with prominent being combating marine pollution at extended ranges from the coastline.
The PCVs will be equipped with state-of-art technology, advanced & highly sensitive pollution control equipment, navigation, and communication equipment, sensor, and machinery. Ships will be capable of carrying out dedicated oil spill response operations for containment, recovery, separation, and dispersal of pollutants. The vessel will be fitted with the latest pollution control equipment including two flush-type side sweeping arms enabling it to contain oil spills whilst in motion.
Advanced software would assist in predicting the spread of the complex oil spill pattern and the Dynamic Positioning System will enable the vessel to be maneuvered in restricted areas with precision. The vessel is being designed to recover the lightest to the most viscous oil at the rate of 300 tons per hour. The vessels are also equipped with firefighting and salvage systems.
