ICGS Samudra Pratap

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ICGS Samudra Pratap at sea.
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Indian Coast Guard Logo.svg India
NameICGS Samudra Pratap
NamesakeMajesty of the seas
Owner Indian Coast Guard
Ordered22 June 2021
Builder Goa Shipyard
Laid down21 November 2022
Launched29 August 2024
Commissioned5 January 2025
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Type GSL-class pollution control vessel
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph)

ICGS Samudra Pratap(lit:Majesty of the Seas) is an Indian pollution control vessel (PCV). [1]

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History

The contract for the pollution control vessel was signed by Ministry of Defence for Indian Coast Guard on 22 June 2021 with Goa Shipyard with a completion timeline of 48 months. The total value of the contract was kept at ₹ 583 crore (equivalent to ₹618 croreorUS$73 million in 2023) or ₹291.5 crore (equivalent to ₹309 croreorUS$37 million in 2023) per unit (FY 2022). [2] The ships have indigenous content of over 72%. In addition, these vessels will also be equipped with medium caliber guns with fire control systems and two main radars. [3] The keel for the ship, designated as Yard no.Y1267 was laid on 21 November 2022 and the ship was launched 29 August 2024. [4] [5]

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Launch of Samudra Pratap

ICGS Samudra Pratap was commisioned on 5th January 2025 by the Defence minister of India Rajnath Singh.Built as GSL with over 60% indigenous content, it is the first pollution control vessel designed and built entirely in India. The ship is equipped with advanced systems specifically designed to detect, contain and neutralise marine pollution. These include side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges and an onboard pollution control laboratory. The ship also features a Fi-Fi Class 1 external fire-fighting system, enabling it to assist in maritime fire emergencies within India's EEZ.In a secondary role, the ship will also engage in coastal patrol, armed with a CRN-91 main gun and two 12.7 mm stabilised remote-controlled guns. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Press Release:Press Information Bureau
  2. ↑ "MoD signs contract with GSL for construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard". PIB (Press release). 2021-06-22.
  3. ↑ Singh, Dalip (2022-09-21). "Coast Guards to get 2 vessels from GSL for effective pollution monitoring and response". The Hindu Businessline.
  4. ↑ https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2049860&reg=3&lang=2
  5. ↑ https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1877732&reg=3&lang=2
  6. ↑ "What is Samudra Pratap? Inside Indian Coast Guard's largest pollution control ship for clean seas - BusinessToday". Business Today. 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  7. ↑ PTI (2026-01-04). "Rajnath Singh to commission Coast Guard's new pollution control vessel on January 5". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  8. ↑ "Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard PCV 'Samudra Pratap', calls India 'responsible maritime power'". The Week. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
  9. ↑ Jaiswal, Arushi; News, India TV (2026-01-05). "Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard's pollution control vessel 'Samudra Pratap' in Goa". India TV News. Retrieved 2026-01-05.{{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  10. ↑ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissions Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously built pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ in Goa | DD News On Air
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