Rajnath Singh to commission new Coast Guard ship today, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap in Goa on Monday, January 6, 2026.
• Samudra Pratap is the first of two pollution control vessels.
• The vessel is equipped with advanced systems for oil spill detection and pollution response within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond.

Detailed Insights:

• Samudra Pratap is designed for high precision operations, including recovering pollutants, analyzing contaminants, and separating oil from contaminated water.
• The vessel's dimensions are 114.5 meters in length and 4,200 tonnes in weight, with a speed exceeding 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.
• The ship enhances the Indian Coast Guard's capabilities in pollution response, fire-fighting, and maritime security.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): A sea zone prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.