Aux barge

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Indian Coast Guard Usha Pradha ICG Usha Pradha.jpg
Indian Coast Guard Usha Pradha

The Auxiliary Barge (Aux Barge) of the Indian Coast Guard is a support vessel used primarily for logistical and operational assistance to the Coast Guard fleet.[ citation needed ]

Notable inductions

One of the recent additions to the fleet is the Auxiliary Barge Urja Prabha, launched in March 2022. The vessel measures 36.96 meters in length with a draft of 1.85 meters and is designed to enhance logistical support for ICG vessels deployed along the coastline and in offshore areas. [1]

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Indian Coast Guard Usha Pradha

Future developments

In June 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 48 flexible barges, including 27 units with a 30-ton capacity and 21 units with a 10-ton capacity. [2]

References

  1. "Indian Coast Guard launches auxiliary barge Urja Prabha in Bharuch". New Delhi: The Print.
  2. "RFP by MOD for Barge Procurement" (PDF). indiancoastguard.gov.in. New Delhi: Ministry of Defence. 4 June 2024.