Indian Coast Guard Commissions its First Locally-built Pollution Control Vessel

The Ship, Samudra Pratap is built by Goa Shipyard and will be equipped with advanced pollution and fire fighting equipment.

Defensemirror.com bureau
11:21 AM, January 5, 2026
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Indian Coast Guard Commissions its First Locally-built Pollution Control Vessel

ICGS Samudra Pratap (Image:@IndianMoD)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today commissioned the Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control vessel.

The addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICG’s operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighting, maritime safety, and environmental protection. It will also strengthen its ability to conduct extended surveillance and response missions across India's vast maritime zones.

“ICGS Samudra Pratap has been specially designed for pollution control, but its role is not limited to this alone. As multiple capabilities have been integrated into a single platform, the ship will prove to be effective in coastal patrol, and streng

then maritime safety” said Rajnath Singh.

The ship is equipped with advanced pollution detection systems, dedicated pollution response boats, and modern firefighting capabilities. It also features a helicopter hangar and aviation support facilities, which can significantly increase its reach and effectiveness.

The ship has a displacement of 4,170 tons, length of 114.5 meters & speeds exceeding 22 knots. It is powered by two 7,500 kW diesel engines driving indigenously developed Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes, offering endurance of 6,000 nautical miles.

The vessel is equipped with side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges, and a pollution control laboratory.

The ship is also fitted with an External Fire-Fighting System (Fi-Fi Class 1) and integrates advanced systems such as Dynamic Positioning, Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform Management System, and Automated Power Management System to enhance automation and mission efficiency.

Its armament includes a 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns, supported by modern fire-control systems.

Indian Coast Guard Commissions its First Locally-built Pollution Control Vessel

The Ship, Samudra Pratap is built by Goa Shipyard and will be equipped with advanced pollution and fire fighting equipment.

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