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India’s first
indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel, ICGS Samudra Pratap, was
commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Goa.
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The vessel was
constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited as part of India’s drive towards
self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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With more than 60%
indigenous content, Samudra Pratap was inducted as the largest ship in the
Indian Coast Guard fleet.
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The ship was commissioned
as the first of two pollution control vessels being built by GSL.
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India’s marine pollution
response, fire-fighting, maritime safety and environmental protection
capabilities have been significantly strengthened by the vessel.
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Advanced pollution
detection systems, pollution response boats, fire-fighting equipment and
aviation facilities have been installed on board.
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The ship is capable of
operating in rough sea conditions to control pollution incidents and protect
marine ecosystems.
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Samudra Pratap has been
described as reflecting India’s mature and technology-driven defence industrial
ecosystem.
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For the first time, two
women officers will be deployed on a frontline Indian Coast Guard ship, marking
progress towards gender inclusivity.
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This ship, named Samudra
Pratap, means "Majesty of the Seas."
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It has a displacement of
4,170 tons, a length of 114.5 meters, and a maximum speed of over 22 knots.
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Powered by an
indigenously developed propulsion system, the ship has an endurance of 6,000
nautical miles.
