Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Rajnath Singh Commissions ICG Ship Samudra Pratap
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh officially started using a new ship called Samudra Pratap on January 5, 2026, in Goa.
This ship is special because it has advanced technology to find oil spills in the water and fight fires.
It will help keep the ocean clean by responding to pollution within India's exclusive economic zone and beyond.
This is the first of two such ships being added to the Indian Coast Guard's fleet.
The ship is very big, over 114 meters long, and can travel far distances.
It is also mostly made in India, which is important for the country's self-reliance in defence.
The ship will be very useful for protecting the marine environment and dealing with other challenges at sea.
Rajnath Singh also highlighted the importance of marine resources being a shared heritage of humanity and the need for India to be a responsible maritime power.
He noted the significant role of women in the Coast Guard, who are now serving in frontline operations.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa on January 5, 2026.
Samudra Pratap is the largest vessel in the Coast Guard fleet, built with over 60% indigenous content, showcasing India's progress in self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The 114.5-metre, 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles, equipped with advanced technology for pollution control and maritime safety.
Rajnath Singh emphasized India's role as a responsible maritime power and the importance of addressing marine pollution to protect livelihoods and coastal communities.
The commissioning marks a significant step in India's pursuit of 'atmanirbharta' in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, with notable participation of women in key roles within the Coast Guard.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani
- What
- Commissioning of ICG ship Samudra Pratap
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Vasco, South Goa
- Why
- To enhance pollution response capabilities and reinforce India's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing
- Event
- Commissioning of ICG ship Samudra Pratap
- Date
- January 5, 2026
- Location
- Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Vasco, South Goa
- Commissioned by
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Vessel Type
- Pollution control vessel
- Indigenous Content
- Over 60%
- Length
- 114.5 metres
- Weight
- 4,200 tonnes
- Speed
- More than 22 knots
- Endurance
- 6,000 nautical miles
- Advanced Systems
- Oil spill detection, pollution response, fire-fighting, maritime safety and security
- Armament
- 30mm CRN-91 gun, two 12.7mm stabilised remote-controlled guns
- Key Personnel Present
- Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, ICG Director General Paramesh Sivamani
Sources
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