Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the Indian Coast Guard’s inaugural Pollution Control Vessel, named Samudra Pratap, in Goa on Monday. The vessel, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), features advanced capabilities to bolster the Coast Guard’s pollution response, fire-fighting, and maritime safety operations. Samudra Pratap, part of the government’s Make in India initiative, is the largest indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel in the Indian Coast Guard’s fleet.
The Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap,’ is a significant addition to the Indian Coast Guard’s assets, enhancing its operational range and effectiveness. With a length of 114.5 meters, breadth of 16.5 meters, and a displacement of 4,170 tonnes, the vessel is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including various advanced systems and weaponry. It is the first Coast Guard ship to feature Dynamic Positioning capability and advanced pollution response equipment for oil spill detection and control.
Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ is designed for high precision operations in pollution response within the Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond. The vessel’s induction ceremony, attended by senior officials from the Indian Coast Guard and GSL, marked a significant milestone in enhancing the Coast Guard’s capabilities in safeguarding maritime environments.
