Rajnath Singh commissions ICG’s pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap', in Goa.
Background
The 'Samudra Pratap' is an 114.5-meter vessel built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). It features a speed of over 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIndian Coast Guard (ICG) is the primary agency for maritime security and pollution control.
- FactSamudra Pratap: 114.5-meter vessel with 6,000 nautical miles endurance.
- PlaceGoa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is located in Goa.
- FactSamudra Pratap speed: over 22 knots.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous shipbuilding in enhancing India's maritime security and environmental protection capabilities under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign shipbuilders for specialized maritime surveillance and pollution control vessels
- Maritime domain awareness: Enhancing the ICG's ability to monitor and mitigate marine pollution in shared maritime resources
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Maritime Security · Pollution Control · Indigenous Shipbuilding · Blue Economy
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