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25/04/22 08:49 AM IST

New vessel 'Urja Pravaha' inducted into Indian Coast Guard

In News 
  • The Indian Coast Guard Ship (Auxiliary Barge) named Urja Pravaha has been inducted into the Indian Coast Guard at Gujarat's Bharuch.
Features 
  • Urja Prabha is 36.96 meter long with draft of 1.85 meters .
  • It is designed to cargo ship fuel, aviation fuel and fresh water with a capacity of 50 tons, 10 tons and 40 tons respectively. 
  • The Auxiliary Barge Urja Pravaha is 36 meters long and is designed to carry cargo ship Fuel, aviation Fuel and fresh water.
Significance 
  • The barge will enhance the Indian Coast Guard operations by extending logistics support to ICG ships deployed in sea at far flung areas for various charter of duties.
  • The induction of ship to the Indian Coast Guard at Kochi will definitely optimise the Indian Coast Guard's operational capability at sea.
  • The ship will enhance the desired logistics support for ships deployed at far-flung areas in the Maritime Operational area including EEZ and Lakshadweep/ Minicoy islands.
Source-LIvemint

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