Goa: The Indian Coast Guard on December 23, 2025 inducted Samudra Pratap, its first indigenously designed and built ICG Pollution Control Vessel, strengthening India’s maritime environmental response capability.
The ship joined the fleet under the two-vessel Pollution Control Vessel project executed by Goa Shipyard Limited. Officials said the induction marked a key milestone in improving preparedness for marine pollution incidents across Indian waters.
With more than 60% indigenous content, the vessel reinforced the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. Senior officers said the platform reflected the growing capability of Indian shipyards in delivering complex and specialised ships.
Samudra Pratap is the largest ship in the Coast Guard’s fleet to date. It measures 114.5 metres in length and 16.5 metres in breadth, with a displacement of 4,170 tonnes. Officials said the ship significantly enhanced operational reach and endurance.
The vessel carries modern weapon and navigation systems. These include a 30mm CRN-91 gun and two stabilised 12.7mm remote-controlled guns with integrated fire control. It also features an indigenously developed Integrated Bridge System and Integrated Platform Management System.
In addition, the ship is equipped with an Automated Power Management System and a high-capacity external firefighting system. Officials said these systems improved safety and response efficiency during emergencies at sea.
Advanced capabilities of ICG Pollution Control Vessel
The newly inducted ship is the first Coast Guard platform to feature Dynamic Positioning capability with DP-1 classification. It also holds FiFi-2 and FFV-2 notation, supporting specialised firefighting and pollution response roles.
According to officials, the ICG Pollution Control Vessel carries advanced equipment to detect and analyse oil spills. These include an oil fingerprinting machine, a gyro-stabilised standoff chemical detector and dedicated pollution control laboratory facilities.
The vessel can recover pollutants, including viscous oil, during high-precision operations. It can also separate oil from contaminated water, allowing sustained response missions within the Exclusive Economic Zone and beyond.
The induction ceremony was attended by DIG V K Parmar, Principal Director (Materials), Indian Coast Guard, and Goa Shipyard Limited Chairman and Managing Director Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay. Senior officials from both organisations were also present.
Officials said the induction would strengthen India’s ability to protect the marine environment. They added that the ship would play a critical role in safeguarding coastal and offshore ecosystems over the long term.
