ICGS Samudra Pratap enhances India's marine protection with advanced pollution control technology and indigenous capabilities.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has officially inducted the Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) named 'ICGS Samudra Pratap,' designed to enhance its capacity to protect the marine environment and built with indigenous capabilities.
The vessel, which was commissioned during a ceremony held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on January 5, 2026, has become the latest link in India's defense industry's vision of 'self-reliance' (Atmanirbhar Bharat) and 'Make in India.' Samudra Pratap, the first of a two-vessel special series, was constructed according to the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification rules.
Floating Laboratory Against Marine Pollution
Samudra Pratap is not just a patrol vessel; it has been designed as a fully equipped environmental intervention base. The ship is equipped with advanced pollution detection sensors, side-scan arms, floating barriers to contain oil spills, high-capacity surface skimmers, and specialized pollution response boats. Additionally, the vessel features a dedicated pollution control laboratory for the immediate analysis of samples taken from the sea.
60% Indigenous Content Rate
Produced with over 60% indigenous contribution, the vessel will undertake critical missions such as oil spill response, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and firefighting within India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
IRS Defense Head Cdr KK Dhawan stated that the project demonstrates the successful collaboration between the Indian Coast Guard, the shipyard, and the classification organization, saying, 'This vessel is a testament to our growing capability to produce complex and mission-specific ships built to global standards.'
Source: www.denizhaber.com
