Mumbai, January 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission ICGS Samudra Pratap, the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), on Monday, January 5, 2026. The ceremony, to be held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), marks a pivotal step in India's maritime environmental protection and defense self-reliance.

As the largest vessel in the Coast Guard's current fleet, the ship is specifically engineered to detect, contain, and recover oil spills within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond. The commissioning follows the vessel's formal delivery to the Coast Guard in late December 2025. Built by GSL under a two-ship project worth INR 583 crore, Samudra Pratap boasts over 60% indigenous content, aligning with the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative. DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of 2 ‘Pralay’ Missiles in Quick Succession, Demonstrating Precision Strike Capability (Watch Video).

ICG Ship Samudra Pratap: Specifications and Capabilities

The Samudra Pratap is a highly capable maritime asset with a length of 114.5 meters and a displacement of approximately 4,170 tonnes. It is powered to achieve speeds exceeding 22 knots and possesses an impressive endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, allowing for long-duration deployments on the high seas. To ensure precision during complex pollution recovery operations, the vessel is the first in the Coast Guard to feature Dynamic Positioning (DP-1) technology, which allows it to maintain a fixed station even in rough sea conditions.

For pollution mitigation, the ship is outfitted with state-of-the-art recovery systems, including side-sweeping arms capable of collecting oil while the vessel is in motion. It features an onboard pollution control laboratory, an oil fingerprinting machine to identify sources of spills, and high-capacity storage tanks that can hold 300 tonnes of recovered oil, expandable to 1,000 tonnes through the use of inflatable barges. ‘Crucial Milestones in Hypersonic Technologies, Missiles’: Standing Committee Praises DRDO for INR 2.64 Lakh Crore Savings, Tech Breakthroughs.

Surveillance and Defensive Armament on ICG Ship Samudra Pratap 

Despite its environmental focus, Samudra Pratap is well-defended and equipped for security operations. Its armament includes a 30mm CRN-91 naval gun and two 12.7mm stabilized remote-controlled guns integrated with advanced fire control systems. These weapons allow the vessel to perform effectively in anti-smuggling and fishery protection roles within the EEZ.

The ship's technological suite is further enhanced by an indigenously developed Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and an Automated Power Management System (APMS). These systems provide the crew of 14 officers and 115 sailors with a high degree of automation, ensuring operational efficiency during high-stress emergency responses.

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