ICG Chief Paramesh Sivaman Opens Waterjet Production Facility in Goa.
Marine Jet Power Waterjet Production Facility: Panaji, Goa | February 13, 2026: In a major boost to India’s maritime indigenisation drive, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a state-of-the-art Waterjet Production & Testing Facility established by Marine Jet Power (MJP) India in Goa.
The inauguration marks a significant milestone under the Manufacturing and Transfer of Technology framework, positioning India as only the third country globally — after the United States and South Korea — to host such an advanced waterjet production and testing capability.
Officials described the development as a decisive step toward maritime Aatmanirbharta, strengthening India’s domestic defence manufacturing base while reducing reliance on overseas testing and supply chains.
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Strategic Boost to Indigenous Capability
The newly established facility will enable end-to-end domestic production and testing of advanced waterjet propulsion systems, ensuring greater operational autonomy for Indian shipbuilders and maritime forces. Beyond meeting domestic requirements, the Goa unit is expected to serve as a regional hub for South Asia and neighbouring regions.
The initiative is also projected to generate skilled employment, strengthen the MSME ecosystem, and deepen technology absorption within the country’s marine engineering sector.
The Indian Coast Guard currently operates more than 100 Marine Jet Power waterjet propulsion systems across its fleet, with 42 additional systems earmarked for vessels under construction. With local production and testing now available, maintenance cycles are expected to shorten significantly, enhancing operational readiness.
DG Sivamani reaffirmed the Coast Guard’s firm commitment to indigenisation, noting that the achievement was the result of sustained, multi-tier engagements initiated in 2023 to build domestic manufacturing partnerships.
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Review of Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle Programme
During his visit to Goa, the ICG chief also reviewed progress on six indigenously built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) under construction at Chowgule & Company Pvt Ltd.
The project represents India’s first indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle programme, currently achieving approximately 50 percent indigenous content. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in May 2026.
Air Cushion Vehicles play a crucial role in coastal surveillance, search and rescue, and rapid response operations in shallow waters and marshy terrains. Indigenous development of such platforms is expected to enhance mission flexibility while promoting domestic manufacturing capability.
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Strengthening Maritime Self-Reliance
The inauguration of the waterjet facility, combined with progress in indigenous ACV construction, underscores the Indian Coast Guard’s broader strategy of strengthening local industrial capacity across propulsion, shipbuilding, and advanced marine systems.
As India continues to expand its maritime security footprint across the Indian Ocean Region, investments in domestic propulsion manufacturing and next-generation coastal assets are poised to significantly enhance operational resilience and self-reliance.
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