Samudra Pratap Pollution Control Vessel (PCV)
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Samudra Pratap is the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), inducted in December 2025. It represents a major leap in India’s maritime pollution response and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
Key Highlights of Samudra Pratap
- First of its kind: India’s first dedicated Pollution Control Vessel, designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
- Indigenous strength: Over 60–75% indigenous content, aligning with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
- Largest in fleet: At 114.5 metres long, 16.5 metres wide, and 4,170 tonnes displacement, it is the largest vessel in the Indian Coast Guard fleet.
- Advanced technology: Equipped with:
- Dynamic Positioning System (DP-1) for precise maneuvering.
- FiFi-2/FFV-2 certification for firefighting.
- 30mm CRN-91 gun and 12.7mm stabilised guns for law enforcement.
- Role: Designed to combat oil spills, enhance marine pollution response, and support search & rescue operations.
Importance of Samudra Pratap
- Environmental protection: Strengthens India’s ability to respond to oil spills and maritime pollution.
- Strategic capability: Expands Coast Guard’s operational reach in surveillance, law enforcement, and disaster response.
- Symbol of self-reliance: Reinforces India’s push toward indigenous defence manufacturing and maritime sustainability.
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