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India has commissioned Samudra Pratap, the first pollution control vessel designed and built entirely within the country for the Indian Coast Guard. Constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, the vessel strengthens India's ability to respond to marine pollution, fire incidents and maritime emergencies across its coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone. With over 60% indigenous content, the ship supports pollution response, surveillance, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement. The induction reflects steady progress under the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat programmes.
India has added a major asset to its maritime safety and environmental protection framework with the commissioning of Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Pratap. The vessel was formally inducted into service in Goa, marking the first time a pollution control vessel of this class has been fully designed and built in India. Advertisement
Built by state-owned Goa Shipyard Limited, Samudra Pratap is the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet, measuring around 114.5 metres in length with a displacement of about 4,200 tonnes. More than 60% of its components are sourced domestically, highlighting a significant rise in indigenous shipbuilding capability compared to earlier generations of Coast Guard vessels.
The ship has been designed primarily for marine pollution response. It is equipped with advanced systems for detecting, containing and recovering oil spills, including high-capacity skimmers, side-sweeping arms, floating booms and onboard storage for recovered pollutants. An inbuilt pollution control laboratory allows analysis during response operations, improving decision-making at sea.
In addition to pollution management, Samudra Pratap can undertake external firefighting through its Fi-Fi Class 1 system, enabling it to assist vessels in distress and respond to port and offshore fire incidents. The ship also supports coastal surveillance, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and disaster response across India's Exclusive Economic Zone.
Automation and integrated command systems allow the vessel to operate for extended durations with enhanced operational efficiency. Its endurance and sea-keeping capabilities make it suitable for deployment in varied weather and sea conditions, supporting continuous monitoring of sensitive marine zones.
The commissioning also reflected growing inclusivity within the Coast Guard, with women officers assigned to key operational roles onboard. Senior defence officials and Coast Guard leadership highlighted that the vessel would significantly improve preparedness for environmental emergencies while strengthening India's maritime security posture.
Samudra Pratap joins the Coast Guard fleet as part of a broader modernisation effort, following increased focus on environmental protection, port safety and coastal resilience amid rising maritime activity along India's coastline.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What is Samudra Pratap and why is its commissioning significant for India?
Samudra Pratap is the Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenous pollution control vessel, fully designed and built in India. Its commissioning is significant as it marks a major milestone in strengthening India’s maritime environmental protection capabilities while advancing the objectives of the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat programmes. The vessel enhances India’s ability to respond effectively to marine pollution incidents and maritime emergencies.
Q2. Who built Samudra Pratap and what are its key physical features?
Samudra Pratap has been constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, a state-owned defence shipbuilder. It is the largest vessel in the Indian Coast Guard fleet, with a length of about 114.5 metres and a displacement of approximately 4,200 tonnes. More than 60% of the ship’s components are sourced domestically, reflecting a substantial improvement in indigenous shipbuilding capability.
Q3. What role will Samudra Pratap play in marine pollution control?
The vessel is primarily designed for marine pollution response and is equipped with advanced systems to detect, contain and recover oil spills. These include high-capacity skimmers, side-sweeping arms, floating booms and onboard storage for recovered pollutants. It also has an inbuilt pollution control laboratory, allowing real-time analysis during response operations and enabling quicker, informed decision-making at sea.
Q4. What additional operational capabilities does the vessel have beyond pollution control?
Apart from pollution management, Samudra Pratap is capable of external firefighting through its Fi-Fi Class 1 system, enabling it to respond to fire incidents at sea, ports and offshore installations. The ship can also carry out coastal surveillance, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and disaster response missions across India’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Q5. How does Samudra Pratap strengthen India’s maritime security and operational readiness?
With advanced automation, integrated command systems and high endurance, Samudra Pratap can operate efficiently for extended periods in varied sea and weather conditions. The vessel improves continuous monitoring of sensitive marine areas and boosts preparedness for environmental emergencies. Its induction also reflects progress in inclusivity, with women officers deployed in key operational roles, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s modernisation and maritime security posture.
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