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Indian Coast Guard Opens First Waterjet Facility in Goa

18 February 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYIndian CoastGuard Opens FirstWaterjet Facilityin Goa18 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A first-of-its-kind plant for waterjet propulsion opened in Goa, inaugurated by the head of the Indian Coast Guard.

Key facts

  • Inaugurated by DG Paramesh Sivamani.
  • Operator: Marine Jet Power (MJP).
  • Location: Goa; first such facility in India.
  • Basis: Transfer of Technology framework.

Significance

  • Strengthens indigenous naval manufacturing.
  • Builds MSME linkages.
  • Adds domestic testing capacity for waterjet systems.

Exam angle

  • Place: Goa.
  • Company: Marine Jet Power.
  • Mode: Transfer of Technology.

Test yourself

1. In which state was India's first Waterjet Production and Testing Facility of Marine Jet Power inaugurated?

The facility is in Goa.

2. Who inaugurated the Marine Jet Power waterjet facility in Goa?

Indian Coast Guard DG Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated it.

3. The waterjet facility in Goa has been set up under which type of framework?

It operates under a Transfer of Technology framework.

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