Indian Coast Guard’s first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel ‘Samudra Pratap’ will be commissioned by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Goa today. The 114.5-metre vessel has over 60 per cent of indigenous content. The 4,200-tonne vessel boasts a speed of more than 22 knots and an endurance of 6,000 nautical miles. The vessel will serve as a critical platform for enforcing marine pollution control regulations, maritime law enforcement, search and rescue operations, and safeguarding India’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The vessel was formally delivered in December to the Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
The commissioning comes amid heightened maritime vigilance by the Coast Guard. With the induction of Samudra Pratap, the Indian Coast Guard further strengthens its operational readiness while reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime safety, environmental protection, and indigenous defence manufacturing. More from our correspondent:
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Goa on Sunday for a significant two-day visit focused on bolstering India’s maritime and environmental capabilities. Defence Minister was accorded a warm welcome for his two-day visit to the State of Goa. Minister for Protocol, Shri Mauvin Godinho, received him on his arrival at INS Hansa, Dabolim. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) first indigenous pollution control vessel, “Samudra Pratap”, at Goa Shipyard Ltd, Vasco, today.
