Pollution Control Vessel - Samudra Pratap
Context:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship ICGS Samudra Pratap in Goa
First of two indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs) for the Coast Guard.
Samudra Pratap is the first Indian Coast Guard ship fitted with Dynamic Positioning capability (DP-1) and holds FiFi-2/FFV-2 notation certification.
About ICGS Samudra Pratap
Design and construction
Built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
India’s first homegrown pollution control vessel.
Largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet so far.
Over 60% indigenous content.
Symbol of India’s maturing defence industrial ecosystem.
The ship will be based at ICG’s Kochi base.
Operational capabilities
Core roles
Pollution response and oil spill containment
Fire-fighting
Maritime safety
Environmental protection
Extended maritime surveillance
Coastal patrol and maritime security
Key onboard systems
Advanced pollution detection systems
Specialised pollution response boats
Modern fire-fighting equipment
Aviation facilities including helicopter hangar
Capable of operations in rough sea conditions
Indigenisation and defence policy
Government target:
90% indigenous content in warships.
Samudra Pratap integrates multiple roles on a single platform, reflecting:
Cost efficiency
Operational flexibility
Reduced import dependence
Gender inclusion
First Indian Coast Guard ship with two women officers onboard.
Seen as a step towards:
Gender-neutral forces
Expanded role of women in frontline maritime operations
Prelims practice MCQs
Q. With reference to the Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, consider the following statements:
It is India’s first indigenously designed pollution control vessel.
It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited.
It is currently the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 is incorrect; it was built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Statement 3 is correct.