India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commissioned the first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap in Goa on 5 January 2026.
Constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), the vessel is the largest in the ICG fleet and marks the first of two pollution control ships planned by the shipbuilder.
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The ICGS Samudra Pratap, featuring more than 60% indigenous content, will operate under the command of Coast Guard Region (West).
The vessel will operate from Kochi, overseen by the Commander of Coast Guard Region (West) via Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe).
Weighing 4,170 tons and measuring 114.5 metres in length, the ship can travel at speeds of over 22 knots.
Two diesel engines, each delivering 7,500kW, drive Controllable Pitch Propellers and gearboxes that have been developed domestically.
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By GlobalDataThese systems allow for a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles.
The ICGS Samudra Pratap is fitted with a range of pollution control equipment and carries side-sweeping arms, high-capacity skimmers, floating booms, portable barges, and a dedicated pollution control laboratory.
Its onboard systems include Dynamic Positioning, an Integrated Bridge System, an Integrated Platform Management System and an Automated Power Management System.
The vessel is armed with a 30mm CRN-91 gun alongside two 12.7mm Stabilised Remote-Controlled Guns operated with modern fire-control technology.
Additional assets include advanced pollution detection capabilities, dedicated response boats for pollution incidents and firefighting systems rated to Fi-Fi Class 1 standards.
In addition, the vessel provides a hangar and aviation support facilities for helicopters.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said: “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 strengthen maritime safety.
“It is a product of the modern approach adopted by the GSL to enhance flexibility and readiness to deal with present day maritime challenges.”
The arrival of ICGS Samudra Pratap is expected to expand ICG’s ability in pollution response, firefighting, and maritime safety across India’s maritime zones.
Notably, for the first time on an ICG vessel, two women officers will serve onboard.
In November last year, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahe, the first vessel in the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
