Archive · 27 Jan 2026
India Combats Marine Pollution with Advanced Coast Guard Ship
India has launched a new ship called ICGS Samudra Pratap to help clean up the oceans.
The ship is equipped with special tools to detect and clean up pollution.
Marine pollution is a big problem caused by things like sewage, industrial waste, and plastic from land, as well as oil spills and waste from ships.
This pollution harms marine life and can make people sick.
India and other countries have laws to try to stop pollution, but more needs to be done.
The new ship is part of India's efforts to protect the oceans and the people who depend on them.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the ICGS Samudra Pratap in Goa on January 5, 2026, to combat marine pollution.
The ship is equipped with advanced pollution detection systems, dedicated response boats, and modern firefighting capabilities.
Marine pollution, primarily from land-based sources (80%), threatens marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health.
India has implemented various laws and measures, such as the Merchant Shipping Act and compliance with international conventions like MARPOL, to control marine pollution.
Effective waste management, international cooperation, and public awareness are crucial for addressing the transboundary problem of marine pollution.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Indian Coast Guard, Global Community
- What
- Commissioning of ICGS Samudra Pratap to combat marine pollution
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To address the serious global challenge of marine pollution and protect marine environments
- Date of Commissioning
- January 5, 2026
- Ship Name
- ICGS Samudra Pratap
- Location of Commissioning
- Goa
- Primary Pollution Sources
- Land-based (80%), Sea-based (20%)
- Global Ocean Economy Value
- $3 trillion to $6 trillion
- People Employed in Ocean Economy
- Over 150 million
- Marine Mammals Affected by Plastic
- 81 of 123 species
- India's Coastline Length
- 11,098 km