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ICGS Samudra Pratap
- 07 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
The Defence Minister commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two indigenously constructed pollution control vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s marine environmental protection capabilities.
- Designed for pollution response operations within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond, the vessel will be homeported at Kochi under the operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (West).
- ICGS Samudra Pratap: It is built by Goa Shipyard Limited, with over 60% indigenous content.
- ICGS Samudra Pratap, meaning “Majesty of the Seas”, symbolises the ICG’s commitment to safe, secure, and clean seas while safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
- The vessel, capable of speeds above 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, is the largest ship in the ICG fleet.
- It functions as a multi-role platform for pollution response, oil spill containment, fire-fighting, maritime safety, coastal patrol, and surveillance.
- Equipped with advanced pollution detection systems, specialised response boats, modern firefighting equipment, and aviation facilities, including a helicopter hangar.
- It significantly strengthens marine environmental protection, safeguards coral reefs, mangroves, and fisheries, and supports the blue economy.
| Read more: Launch of Samudra Pratap |
