Indian Coast Guard Launches Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap'
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | August 29, 2024 |
| Event | Launch of ICG's first indigenous Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Pratap' |
| Location | Goa |
| Presided by | Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth |
| Constructed by | Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) |
| Vessel Name | 'Samudra Pratap' |
| Vessel Specifications | Length: 114.5 meters, Breadth: 16.5 meters, Displacement: 4170 tons |
| Cost | ₹583 crores (for two vessels), Total value: ₹2,500 crores |
| Indigenization Level | 72% self-reliant |
| Purpose | Address oil spillage and safeguard India's maritime environment |
| Key Attendees | Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyaya (CMD, GSL), MoD, ICG, Indian Navy, GSL officials |