Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the Indian Coast Guard’s inaugural Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap, in Goa on Monday. The vessel, constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with more than 60% indigenous components, features a length of 114.5 meters, a weight of 4,200 tons, and can achieve speeds exceeding 22 knots with a range of 6,000 nautical miles. This new addition significantly bolsters the Indian Coast Guard’s capabilities in pollution response, fire-fighting, and maritime safety and security.
Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels under the project, was previously inducted by the Indian Coast Guard on December 23. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. The vessel, named ‘Samudra Pratap,’ is the largest indigenously designed and constructed Pollution Control Vessel in the Indian Coast Guard’s fleet, enhancing its operational scope and effectiveness.
Measuring 114.5 meters long and 16.5 meters wide, with a displacement of 4,170 tonnes, Samudra Pratap is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including weaponry like a 30mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7mm remote-controlled guns. It also features advanced systems such as Dynamic Positioning capability (DP-1) and firefighting equipment. The vessel’s sophisticated equipment enables it to conduct precise pollution response operations within and beyond the Exclusive Economic Zone.
