Archive · 7 Jan 2026
ICGS Samudra Pratap Commissioned as Milestone
The ICGS Samudra Pratap is a special ship that helps keep the seas clean and safe.
It was built entirely in India and is the first of its kind.
The ship was officially started on January 5, 2026, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this ship is important because it makes India stronger and more self-reliant.
The ship can clean up pollution, fight fires, and even help with security.
It is a big step for India's ability to protect and manage its waters.
The ship is also special because it has women officers on board for the first time.
This shows that India is becoming more inclusive.
The ship will be based in Kochi and will help keep the seas clean and safe for everyone.
ICGS Samudra Pratap is India's first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel.
The vessel was commissioned on January 5, 2026, by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Goa Shipyard Limited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the commissioning as a significant step towards India's vision of self-reliance and sustainability.
The ship is equipped with advanced pollution control systems, including side-sweeping arms, floating booms, and a pollution control laboratory.
Samudra Pratap is the largest ship ever built for the Coast Guard and features multi-role capabilities, including environmental response, security, patrol, rescue, and emergency response functions.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- What
- Commissioning of ICGS Samudra Pratap
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- Goa Shipyard Limited
- Why
- To enhance India's maritime capabilities, self-reliance, and environmental protection
- Vessel Name
- ICGS Samudra Pratap
- Type
- Pollution Control Vessel
- Design and Build
- Indigenously designed and built
- Commissioning Date
- January 5, 2026
- Location of Commissioning
- Goa Shipyard Limited
- Commissioned By
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Significance
- Boosts India's self-reliance, security, and sustainability
- Displacement
- 4,170 tonnes
- Length
- 114.5 metres
- Speed
- Exceeds 22 knots
- Endurance
- 6,000 nautical miles
- Indigenous Content
- Over 60%, target 90%
- Propulsion
- Two 7,500 kW diesel engines with indigenously developed controllable pitch propellers and gearboxes
- Pollution Control Systems
- Side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges, and a fully equipped pollution control laboratory
- Armaments
- 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled guns
- Base Location
- Kochi under the Coast Guard Region (West)
- Women Officers
- First frontline Coast Guard ship with women officers
Sources
‘Boosts India’s Vision Of Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Hails Commissioning Of ICGS Samudra Pratap
Commissioning of Samudra Pratap strengthens self-reliance: PM Modi
Why The Commissioning Of ICGS Samudra Pratap Is A Milestone In India's Maritime Power
