Why in the News?
The Indian Coast Guard inducted Samudra Pratap, the first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), under the 02 PCV project of Goa Shipyard Limited.
About Samudra Pratap
- First indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard
• Largest ship in the ICG fleet
• Built to enhance marine pollution response, firefighting, and high-precision operations
Advanced Onboard Systems
- Integrated Bridge System (IBS)
• Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)
• Automated Power Management System (APMS)
• High capacity external firefighting system
Prelims Pointers
- Samudra Pratap is a Pollution Control Vessel, not an offshore patrol vessel
• Built by Goa Shipyard Limited
• First ICG ship with Dynamic Positioning DP 1
• Focused on pollution response and firefighting, not combat dominance
| Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently? (2016)
(a) Amphibious warfare ship (b) Nuclear-powered submarine (c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel (d) Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
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