Coast Guard Decommissions ICGS Meera Behn and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
Why in the news
The Indian Coast Guard retired two fast patrol vessels in late August 2026. ICGS Meera Behn left service at Okha, Gujarat, and ICGS Subhadra Kumari Chauhan at Mumbai, each after about 20 years.
Key facts
- ICGS Meera Behn (234): decommissioned on August 22, 2026 at Okha with full armed forces honours.
- ICGS Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (233): decommissioned in a ceremony in Mumbai on August 27, 2026.
- Both vessels supported coastal surveillance and maritime security.
- They are part of the Sarojini Naidu class, built by Goa Shipyard Limited, roughly 48 m long.
The two ships
| Ship | Pennant | Commissioned | Decommissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICGS Subhadra Kumari Chauhan | 233 | April 28, 2006 | August 27, 2026, Mumbai |
| ICGS Meera Behn | 234 | July 25, 2006 | August 22, 2026, Okha |
About the class
The Sarojini Naidu class has seven vessels in the Indian Coast Guard, with pennant numbers 229 to 235. Two more were built for the National Coast Guard of Mauritius.
Exam angle
- Link the class name to Sarojini Naidu and the builder to Goa Shipyard Limited.
- Match each ship with its place: Meera Behn at Okha, Subhadra Kumari Chauhan at Mumbai.
- Ship names often honour freedom-fighter women and social reformers.