Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the commissioning of indigenously-built pollution control ship, Samudra Pratap, which is not only India’s first home-built pollution control vessel, but also the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard’s fleet so far.
“The commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap is noteworthy for numerous reasons, including the fact that it adds strength to our vision of self-reliance, boosts our security apparatus and reflects a commitment to sustainability, among others,” the prime minister said in a post on X.
The ship, which was commissioned by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, on Monday, will serve as a critical platform for enforcing marine pollution control regulations, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and safeguarding India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
It’s been named Samudra Pratap since the name translates to ‘majesty of the seas’. It has a displacement of 4,170 tonnes, length of 114.5 metres and a top speed exceeding 22 knots. It is also powered by indigenously-developed propulsion systems, and has an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.
Its pollution response at sea – its main role – is supported by state-of-the-art systems including side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges, and a pollution control laboratory.
The ship is also fitted with an external fire-fighting system and integrates advanced systems such as dynamic positioning, integrated bridge system, integrated platform management system, and automated power management system to enhance automation and mission efficiency.
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