Commissioning of ICGS Samudra Pratap
Overview
- Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel (PCV).
- Samudra Pratap, meaning Majesty of the Seas, reflects the ICG’s resolve to ensure safe, secure, and clean seas while safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests.
- Built by Goa Shipyard Limited with 60%+ indigenous content; target raised to 90% indigenisation.
- Largest ship in the ICG fleet, ICGS Samudra Pratap has been specially designed for pollution control and for enhancing environmental response, maritime safety, and extended surveillance.
Strategic & Operational Significance
- Purpose-built for pollution control, while integrating coastal patrol, firefighting, search & rescue, and maritime law enforcement.
- Strengthens India’s Blue Economy, protects coral reefs, mangroves, fisheries, and supports coastal livelihoods.
- Reinforces India’s image as a Responsible Maritime Power ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Technology & Capabilities
- Advanced pollution detection and response suite: side-sweeping arms, floating booms, high-capacity skimmers, portable barges, and onboard pollution lab.
- The ship is fitted with Fi-Fi Class 1 external firefighting system and integrates advanced systems such as Dynamic Positioning, Integrated Bridge System, Integrated Platform Management System, and Automated Power Management System to enhance automation and mission efficiency.
- Aviation support with helicopter hangar; robust automation via Integrated Bridge/Platform/Power Management Systems.
- Armament: 30 mm CRN-91 gun and two 12.7 mm stabilized remote-controlled guns, supported by modern fire-control systems.
- Performance: 4,170 tons displacement; 114.5 m length; >22 knots speed; 6,000 nm endurance.
Governance & Doctrine
- Call to transition ICG from platform-centric to intelligence-driven, integration-centric operations.
- Emphasis on specialised career streams: environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, maritime cyber security.
- Clear deterrence message against maritime misadventures.
Inclusion Milestone
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First frontline ICG ship with women officers, underscoring a gender-neutral, inclusive force.