India has commissioned its first indigenously designed and built pollution control vessel, Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap, marking a significant step in national maritime environmental response capability.
The vessel was commissioned in Goa by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and is the largest ship currently in the Indian Coast Guard fleet, with a length of 114.5 metres.
Designed and built in India, Samudra Pratap is dedicated to marine pollution control operations, including oil spill response, chemical spill containment, and environmental monitoring across India’s coastal waters and exclusive economic zone. More than 60% of the materials used are of indigenous origin, reflecting India’s push toward self-reliant shipbuilding.
The vessel is powered by two 7,500 kW diesel engines, providing the endurance and power required for sustained offshore operations. In addition to pollution response, the ship is expected to support search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime safety missions, particularly during major maritime incidents.
Samudra Pratap strengthens India’s preparedness to respond to shipping-related pollution incidents, offshore accidents, and environmental emergencies, at a time of increasing vessel traffic and offshore activity in the Indian Ocean region.
Bottom line: This commissioning materially enhances India’s ability to manage maritime pollution risks using home-built tonnage, while expanding the operational reach of the Indian Coast Guard.
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