Overview
- Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the MJP India facility on February 13 in Goa, highlighting a push for maritime self-reliance.
- The capability was established through a Manufacturing and Transfer of Technology arrangement with Sweden’s MJP AB.
- More than 100 MJP waterjets are already in Coast Guard service, with 42 additional units planned for ships under construction.
- Officials say the facility is intended to secure domestic supply chains, enable in-country testing and maintenance, and serve South Asia as a regional hub.
- During the visit, the Coast Guard chief reviewed six indigenously built air cushion vehicles at Chowgule & Company, with the first delivery slated for May 2026.