Indian Coast Guard inducts Pollution Control Vessel, ICGS Samudra Pratap, classed by Indian Register of Shipping

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted Samudra Pratap, the first of two indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on 5th January 2026, at a formal ceremony held at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The event marked a significant increase in India's maritime environmental protection capabilities and a notable increase in self-reliance.

Samudra Pratap has been designed and constructed in accordance with the Classification Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), underscoring IRS's continued contribution to strengthening India's indigenous shipbuilding ecosystem and enhancing the operational capabilities of national maritime forces.

The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art systems for its primary roles of Pollution Control and for ensuring Maritime Safety. It has an advanced pollution detection system, along with flush-type side sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity surface skimmer, pollution response boat, portable barges and a pollution control laboratory. These enable a rapid and effective response to marine pollution incidents. An external fire-fighting system is installed for rapid response to fire hazards.

With over 60 per cent indigenous content, Samudra Pratap strongly aligns with the Government of India's Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The vessel will serve as a critical operational platform for enforcing marine pollution control regulations, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and safeguarding India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Cdr KK Dhawan Head Defence at IRS said 'The classification of Samudra Pratap reflects one more successful collaboration between Indian Coast Guard, Goa Shipyard Limited and Indian Register of Shipping in delivering complex, mission-critical vessels built to global standards, while reinforcing India's growing capabilities in indigenous defence shipbuilding.