VESSEL REVIEW | ICGS Samudra Pratap – Locally designed and built pollution control ship for Indian Coast Guard

The vessel's pollution response equipment includes an oil recovery system, two tenders, a radar that can detect oil slicks, dedicated booms for offshore and nearshore waters, skimmers, collecting arms that can be used while underway, tanks for storing recovered oil, and a dispersant spray system.

The pollution response suite is capable of recovering oil of various viscosities at a rate of 300 tons per hour.

The PCV will rely on a dynamic positioning system for accurate manoeuvring and positioning in areas where pollution is present, while an integrated bridge system and an automated power management system will help enhance operating efficiency.