Polar Research Vessel (PRV )
Polar Research Vessel (PRV ) : Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway’s Kongsberg Oslo to design and build India’s first Polar Research Vessel (PRV).
- Significance of the PRV : Enhances India’s presence in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
o Strengthens climate change research and marine biodiversity monitoring.
o Positions India as a leader in scientific research and shipbuilding.
o Reinforces commitment to sustainability and international partnerships.
- India-Norway Maritime Cooperation: A roundtable was held with the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) to encourage investments in green shipbuilding, digital platforms, ports, and logistics.
o Highlighted India as the second-largest seafarer contributor to the NSA’s global fleet and holding an 11% share in NSA’s order book.
o Promoted India’s ship recycling industry, with 87% of yards compliant with Hong Kong Convention (HKC) standards.
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