Indian Coast Guards commissions pollution control vessel ICGS Samudra Prahari

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ICGS Samudra Prahari, the first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of its kind in the South East Asia was commissioned at Mumbai today in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, Vice Admiral Anil Chopra, AVSM, Director General Indian Coast Guard and her senior military and civil dignitaries of the Central and State Govt. The ship, ‘Samudra Prahari’ meaning “Guardian of the Sea” is a projection of Indian Coast Guard’s mission and commitment for cleaner oceans and safe marine environment by being “Ever Watchful and Alert” on the seas.

This 95 Mtrs Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) is designed and built indigenously by ABG Shipyard Limited, Surat. The ship is equipped with the most advanced and sophisticated Pollution response equipment for mitigating Marine oil spills in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone. In addition, the vessel is also equipped with the advanced navigational and communication sensors and equipment and is capable of embarking helicopter. The vessel is fitted with dynamic positioning facility for precise maneuvering and also has the special features, like Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS), Power Management System (PMS), High Power External Fire Fighting System and an indigenously built Gun Mount. The “Infra Red Surveillance System” installed onboard is an additional capability for the ship’s crew to detect targets in the night that otherwise evade radar detection due to their small size or rough sea state. The ship is designed to carry five High Speed Boats and four Water Scooters for search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, EEZ surveillance, high speed interdiction and marine pollution response missions.

The ship draws 4300 tons and is propelled by 3000 KW twin diesel engines whose power is further enhanced by twin shaft generators for a maximum speed of 21 Knots. At economical speed, it has an endurance of 6500 nautical miles and can stay at sea for prolonged duration of upto 20 days without any replenishment The sustenance and reach coupled with the most modern weapons, sensors and communication systems, provides her the capabilities of performing the role of command platform for the conduct of all Coast Guard operations especially Marine Pollution Response on high seas.

The ship, on joining Coast Guard Fleet, will be deployed extensively for the EEZ surveillance and such other duties as enshrined in Coast Guard Charter. With 70% of India’s sea trade by volume and 90% by value being conducted through the Sea Lanes of communication (SLOC), the possibility of a maritime incident/ accident cannot be ruled out. The induction of much needed state-of-the-art Pollution Control Vessel into the Coast Guard Service will definitely give a significant boost to the protection of Maritime Environment. To further augment the existing force level and bolster operational prowess, 02 more Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), 02 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), 13 Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) and 61 Interceptor Boats (IBs) are under various stages of construction at the Indian Shipyards and would be inducted into the Coast Guard Fleet between 2010 to 2014.

ICGS Samudra Prahari, manned by 10 officers and 100 men under the command of Deputy Inspector General Manoj Vasant Baadkar, will be based at Mumbai under the administrative and operational control of the Commander Coast Guard Region (West).

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