| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Coast Guard inducts first Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap. |
| Built by | Goa Shipyard Limited (indigenous construction). |
| Key Features | - 30 mm CRN-91 gun <br> - 12.7 mm remote-controlled guns <br> - Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) <br> - Retractable stern thruster <br> - Flush-type side sweeping arms <br> - High-capacity firefighting system <br> - Pollution Response Boat <br> - 60% indigenous components. |
| Operational Role | - Pollution response & control <br> - Maritime law enforcement <br> - Search & Rescue (SAR) <br> - EEZ protection. |
| Significance | - Strengthens marine environmental protection <br> - Enhances Atmanirbhar Bharat <br> - Reduces foreign dependency <br> - Supports Make in India. |
| Key Highlight | First ICG vessel with DPS and retractable stern thruster. |
| Question Answer | B. Indian Coast Guard |
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