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Indian Coast Guard Inaugurates Waterjet Production & Testing Facility in Goa
- 17 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Indian Coast Guard has inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art Waterjet Production and Testing Facility at Goa, marking a major step towards maritime self‑reliance and enhanced operational capability.
Key Points:
- Inauguration: The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Paramesh Sivamani, inaugurated the facility in February 2026, strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem.
- Partner: Established in partnership with M/s Marine Jet Power (MJP) India.
- The unit was developed under the Manufacturing and Transfer of Technology (ToT) framework to enable in‑country production and testing of waterjet systems.
- India Becomes Third Country: With this development, India joins only the United States and South Korea as the third nation globally to host an advanced waterjet production and testing facility.
- The facility will strengthen operational sustainment and maintenance of waterjet propulsion systems used in ICG vessels and reduce dependency on foreign testing infrastructure.
- Support: The unit is expected to support the domestic supply chain, generate employment, and bolster the MSME ecosystem by integrating local manufacturing partners into defence production.
- The facility will also serve as a regional hub for South Asia and adjoining regions for testing and maintenance of waterjet systems, positioning India as a key maritime engineering centre.
- Boosts Coast Guard Fleet Capability: The Indian Coast Guard currently operates more than 100 MJP waterjet propulsion systems onboard its vessels.
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