GSL-class pollution control vessel
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa, India |
| Operators |  Indian Coast Guard |
| Preceded by | Samudra class |
| Cost | |
| Built | 2022 – present |
| Planned | 2 |
| Building | 2 |
| Completed | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Pollution control vessel |
| Displacement | 4,170 t (4,104 long tons) |
| Length | 114.5 m (375 ft 8 in) |
| Beam | 16.4 m (53 ft 10 in) |
| Draught | 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) |
| Propulsion |
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| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) (maximum) |
| Range | 6,000 nmi (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) |
| Endurance | 5 days |
| Troops | 14 officers and 115 sailors |
| Armament | 1 × CRN 91 naval gun |
The GSL-class pollution control vessel is a series of two pollution control vessels (PCVs) being built for the Indian Coast Guard by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco da Gama, Goa.
History
[edit]The GSL-class pollution control vessel is a follow on of Samudra class. Unlike the Samudra-class vessels which were built on a foreign design, the GSL class is a complete in-house design with over 72 percent indigenous content and built at Goa Shipyard, Goa, India.[1]
The contract for the pollution control vessel was signed by Ministry of Defense for Indian Coast Guard on 22 June 2021 with Goa Shipyard with a completion timeline of 48 months. The total value of the contract was kept at ₹583 crore (equivalent to ₹618 crore or US$73 million in 2023) or ₹291.5 crore (equivalent to ₹309 crore or US$37 million in 2023) per unit (FY 2022).[2]
The primary aim for the procurement is to augment Indian Coast Guard capability to tackle pollution response on the eastern front of India and ecologically sensitive zone of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The other major benefit from the project is to strengthen the local shipbuilding capability and bolster local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) by involving more than 200 vendors in this project development.[3]
Design
[edit]GSL-class vessels have a length of 114.5 metres (375 ft 8 in) and a beam of 16.4 metres (53 ft 10 in) with a design speed of over 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph). These vessels, will be equipped with state of the art equipment and computerized control systems, are state-of-the-art PCVs for the Indian Coast Guard.
The pollution response capabilities of the vessel will include an advanced radar with oil slick detection software, Oil Recovery Operation System (ORO System) with two Flush type integral side collector sweeping arms, Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) Spray System, Ocean Booms, Near Shore Booms, Skimmers, RO stowage portable barges among many other state of the art features. The PCVs will be equipped with state-of-art technology, advanced and highly sensitive pollution control equipment, navigation and communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Ships will be capable of carrying out dedicated oil spill response operations for containment, recovery, separation and dispersal of pollutants. The vessel will be fitted with latest pollution control equipment including two flush type side sweeping arms enabling it to contain oil spill whilst in motion.[2] An advanced software would assist in predicting the spread of the complex oil spill pattern and a dynamic positioning system will enable the vessel to be maneuvered in restricted areas with precision. The vessel is being designed to recover the lightest to the most viscous oil at the rate of 300 tons per hour. The vessels are also equipped with fire-fighting and salvage systems.[4]
The ships have indigenous content of over 72%. In addition, these vessels will also be equipped with medium caliber guns with fire control systems and two main radars.[5]
Construction
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The deal was signed for the construction of two PCVs on 22 June 2021 with Goa Shipyard with a completion timeline of 48 months. The total value of the contract was kept at ₹583 crore (equivalent to ₹618 crore or US$73 million in 2023).[2] The primary aim is to provide a clean and pollution free marine environment, these vessels have been designed and equipped with state of the art pollution response and control equipment.
Construction began on 23 February 2022 with the plate cutting ceremony of both the ships. The then IG and current Director general Paramesh Sivamani presided over the ceremony.[6]
The keels for both the ships Y1267 and Y1268 were laid on 21 November 2022 in the presence of the then Director general Virender Singh Pathania with expected delivery date of February 2025 and August 2025 respectively.[4]
The first ship of the class Samudra Pratap was launched on 29 August 2024, making this a key milestone of being the first indigeneously designed and constructed pollution control vessel in India.[7]
The delivery of both the ships has been considerably delayed from the original timeline of February 2025 and August 2025.[5]
Ships in class
[edit]| Name | Yard | Pennant No. | Steel Cutting | Keel Laid | Launched | Commissioned | Home Port | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Coast Guard
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| Samudra Pratap | 1267 | 204 | 23 February 2022[6] | 21 November 2022[4] | 29 August 2024[7] | — | — | Fitting out |
| — | 1268 | — | — | — | — | Under construction | ||
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Defence ministry signs Rs 583-cr deal with Goa Shipyard to procure 2 pollution control ships". The Print. 22 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "MoD signs contract with GSL for construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard". PIB (Press release). 22 June 2021.
- ^ "Defence Ministry Signs Deal With Goa Shipyard To Procure 2 Pollution Control Ships". NDTV. 22 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "Keel laid for construction of two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels (PCV) at Goa Shipyard". PIB (Press release). 21 November 2022.
- ^ a b Singh, Dalip (21 September 2022). "Coast Guards to get 2 vessels from GSL for effective pollution monitoring and response". The Hindu Businessline.
- ^ a b "GSL Commences Production of 02 Pollution Control Vessels For Indian Coast Guard". Goa Shipyard. 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b "First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, 'Samudra Pratap' Launched in presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri in Goa". PIB (Press release). 29 August 2024.