ICG Samudra Pratap: India’s First Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel
Why in the news
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted Samudra Pratap, boosting its response to marine pollution and sea emergencies.
Key facts
- India’s first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), commissioned 23 December 2025.
- Built by Goa Shipyard Limited under a two-ship project; over 60% indigenous content.
- The largest ship in the ICG fleet; helps detect, control and clean oil spills.
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guns | 30mm CRN-91 and two 12.7mm remote-controlled guns |
| Systems | Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform and Power Management Systems, firefighting system |
| Positioning | First ICG ship with Dynamic Positioning (DP-1), holding station in rough seas |
Exam angle
- Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited; technology: DP-1.