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{{Short description|Pollution control vessels in service with the Indian Coast Guard}}{{Use Indian English|date=May 2026}}
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|section1={{Infobox ship/image
| image = File:ICGS Samudra Pratap.jpg
| image_caption = ICGS Samudra Pratap at sea
}}

|section2={{Infobox ship/class overview
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| builders = [[Goa Shipyard Limited]]
| operators = {{coast guard|India}}
| class_before = {{sclass2|Samudra|Pollution Control Vessel|4}}
| class_after =
| subclasses =
| cost = *{{INRConvert|583|c|lk=on|year=2022}}
*{{INRConvert|291.5|c|year=2022}} per unit (FY 2022)
| built_range = 2022 – present
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| in_commission_range =
| total_ships_building = 1
| total_ships_planned = 2
| total_ships_completed = 2
| total_ships_active = 1
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| type = [[Patrol vessel|Pollution control vessel]]
| tonnage =
| displacement = {{Cvt|4170|t|LT|0}}
| length = {{Cvt|114.5|m|ftin}}
| beam = {{Cvt|16.4|m|ftin}}
| height =
| draught = {{Cvt|4.5|m|ftin}}
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| decks =
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| propulsion = * 2 × diesel engines
* Controllable pitch propeller-based propulsion system
| speed = *{{Convert|22|kn|lk=in}} (maximum)
| range = {{cvt|6000|nmi|lk=in}}
| endurance = 5 days
| boats =
| complement = 14 officers and 115 sailors
| time_to_activate =
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| armament = *1 × [[CRN 91 naval gun]]<ref name=":1" />
*2 × [[12.7 mm]] stabilised remote-control gun<ref name=":1" />
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The '''GSL-class pollution control vessel''' is a series of two [[patrol vessel|pollution control vessels]] (PCVs) being built for the [[Indian Coast Guard]] by [[Goa Shipyard|Goa Shipyard Limited]] in [[Vasco da Gama, Goa]].

== History ==
The GSL-class pollution control vessel is a follow on of {{sclass2|Samudra|pollution control vessel|4}}. Unlike, the Samudra-class vessels which were built on a foreign design, the GSL class is a complete in-house design with over 72% indigenous content and built at [[Goa Shipyard]], [[Goa]], India.<ref name="TP-220621">{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/defence/defence-ministry-signs-rs-583-cr-deal-with-goa-shipyard-to-procure-2-pollution-control-ships/682543/|title=Defence ministry signs Rs 583-cr deal with Goa Shipyard to procure 2 pollution control ships|work=The Print|date=2021-06-22}}</ref>

The contract for the pollution control vessel was signed by [[Ministry of Defence (India)|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 {{INRConvert|583|c|lk=on|year=2022}} or {{INRConvert|291.5|c|lk=|year=2022}} per unit (FY 2022).<ref name="PIB-220621">{{cite press release|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1729353|title= MoD signs contract with GSL for construction of two Pollution Control Vessels for Indian Coast Guard |work=PIB|date=2021-06-22}}</ref>

The primary aim for the procurement is to augment Indian Coast Guard capability to tackle pollution response on the eastern front of India and ecologically sensitive zone of the [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]. The other major benefit from the project is to strengthen the local shipbuilding capability and bolster local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) by involving more than 200 vendors in this project development.<ref name="NDTV-220621">{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/defence-ministry-signs-deal-with-goa-shipyard-to-procure-2-pollution-control-ships-2469899|title=Defence Ministry Signs Deal With Goa Shipyard To Procure 2 Pollution Control Ships|work=NDTV|date=2021-06-22}}</ref>

== Design ==
GSL-class vessels have a length of {{convert|114.5|m|ftin}} and a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|16.4|m|ftin}} with a design speed of over {{convert|22|kn|lk=in}}. These vessels, will be equipped with state of the art equipment and computerized control systems, are state-of-the-art PCVs for the Indian Coast Guard.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2026-02-27 |title=Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Pratap arrives in Kochi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/indian-coast-guard-ship-samudra-pratap-arrives-in-kochi/articleshow/128824353.cms |access-date=2026-02-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The pollution response capabilities of the vessel will include an advanced [[radar]] with [[oil slick]] detection software, Oil Recovery Operation System (ORO System) with two Flush type integral side collector sweeping arms, Oil Spill Dispersant (OSD) Spray System, Ocean Booms, Near Shore Booms, Skimmers, RO stowage portable barges among many other state of the art features. The PCVs will be equipped with state-of-art technology, advanced and highly sensitive pollution control equipment, navigation and communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Ships will be capable of carrying out dedicated oil spill response operations for containment, recovery, separation and dispersal of pollutants. The vessel will be fitted with latest pollution control equipment including two flush type side sweeping arms enabling it to contain oil spill whilst in motion.<ref name="PIB-220621"/> An advanced software would assist in predicting the spread of the complex oil spill pattern and a [[dynamic positioning system]] will enable the vessel to be maneuvered in restricted areas with precision. The vessel is being designed to recover the lightest to the most viscous oil at the rate of 300 tons per hour. The vessels are also equipped with fire-fighting and salvage systems.<ref name="PIB-211122"/>

The ships have indigenous content of over 72%. In addition, these vessels will also be equipped with medium caliber guns with [[fire control system]]s and two main radars.<ref name="THBL-210922">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/coast-guards-to-get-2-vessels-from-gsl-for-effective-pollution-monitoring-and-response/article66164779.ece|title= Coast Guards to get 2 vessels from GSL for effective pollution monitoring and response |work=The Hindu Businessline|first=Dalip|last=Singh|date=2022-09-21}}</ref> The ships can be deployed with a helicopter and four high-speed boats for [[visit, board, search, and seizure]] (VBSS) operations as secondary roles. These are also the first ships to have two women officers as permanent staff.<ref name=":2" />

== Construction ==
[[File:Launch of Samudra Pratap (204) at Goa Shipyard.jpg|thumb|right|Launch of ''Samudra Pratap'' at Goa Shipyard]]
The deal was signed for the construction of two PCVs on 22 June 2021 with Goa Shipyard with a completion timeline of 48 months. The total value of the contract was kept at {{INRConvert|583|c|lk=on|year=2022}}.<ref name="PIB-220621"/> The primary aim is to provide a clean and pollution free marine environment, these vessels have been designed and equipped with state of the art pollution response and control equipment.

Construction began on 23 February 2022 with the plate cutting ceremony of both the ships. The then IG and current [[Director general]] [[Paramesh Sivamani]] presided over the ceremony.<ref name="GSL-230222">{{cite web|url=https://goashipyard.in/gsl-commences-production--of-02-pollution-control-vessels-for-indian-coast-guard/|title=GSL Commences Production of 02 Pollution Control Vessels For Indian Coast Guard|publisher=[[Goa Shipyard]]|date=2022-02-23}}</ref> The [[keel]]s for both the ships Y1267 and Y1268 were [[Keel laying|laid]] on 21 November 2022 in the presence of the then Director general [[Virender Singh Pathania]] with expected delivery date of February 2025 and August 2025 respectively.<ref name="PIB-211122">{{cite press release|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1877732|title= Keel laid for construction of two Coast Guard Pollution Control Vessels (PCV) at Goa Shipyard |work=PIB|date=2022-11-21}}</ref> The first ship of the class ''Samudra Pratap'' was [[Ceremonial ship launching|launched]] on 29 August 2024, making this a key milestone of being the first indigenously designed and constructed pollution control vessel in India.<ref name="PIB-290824">{{cite press release |title=First indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of ICG, ‘Samudra Pratap’ Launched in presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri in Goa |date=2024-08-29 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2049860}}</ref> The second ship of the class ''Samudra Prachet'' was launched on 23 July 2025 in the presence of the [[Director General of the Indian Coast Guard]] Paramesh Sivamani.<ref name="PIB-230725">{{cite press release |title=Indigenous Pollution Control Vessel ‘Samudra Prachet’ for ICG launched by GSL |date=2025-07-23 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2147254}}</ref> The delivery of both the ships has been considerably delayed from the original timeline of February 2025 and August 2025.<ref name="THBL-210922" />

The first ship, ''Samudra Pratap (204)'', was delivered to the Indian Coast Guard on 23 December 2025<ref name="X-231225">{{cite tweet|number=2003464766015308078|user=goashipyardltd|title=Goa Shipyard Limited (#GSL) today handed over the first indigenously designed Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), SAMUDRAPRATAP (Yard 1267), to the IndiaCoastGuard|date=23 December 2025}}</ref> and was inducted the following day. It is the largest ship in the Coast Guard.<ref name=":0">{{Cite press release |title=Indian Coast Guard inducts its first Pollution Control Vessel – Yard 1267 Samudra Pratap- constructed at Goa Shipyard Ltd |date=24 December 2025 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2208089&reg=3&lang=1 |access-date=25 December 2025}}</ref>

== Ships in class ==
[[File:Model of Pollution Control Vessel from Goa Shipyard.jpg|alt=Graphic profile of GSL class Offshore pollution control vessel.|center|thumb|400x400px|Graphic profile of GSL class Offshore pollution control vessel.]]
{| class="wikitable"
!Name
!Yard
![[Pennant number|Pennant]]
!Steel Cutting
!Keel Laid
!Launched
!Delivered
!Commissioned
!Home Port
!Status
|-
!colspan=10|{{coast guard|India}}
|-
| ''[[ICGS Samudra Pratap|Samudra Pratap]]''
| 1267
| align='center'|204
| rowspan="2" |23 February 2022<ref name="GSL-230222"/>
| rowspan="2" |21 November 2022<ref name="PIB-211122"/>
| 29 August 2024<ref name="PIB-290824"/>
| 23 December 2025<ref name="X-231225"/>
|5 January 2026<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2026-01-04 |title=Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed 'Samudra Pratap' to be commissioned on Monday |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/indian-coast-guards-first-indigenously-designed-samudra-pratap-to-be-commissioned-on-monday/articleshow/126333200.cms |access-date=2026-01-04 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
| [[Kochi]]
| Active
|-
|''Samudra Prachet''
| 1268
| align='center'|205
| 23 July 2025<ref name="PIB-230725"/>
| {{n/a}}
| {{font color||#ADE2B8|2026}}
| {{n/a}}
| Launched
|}
{{legend|#ADE2B8|either scheduled or estimated dates}}

== See also ==
{{Portal|India}}
* [[List of equipment of the Indian Coast Guard#Future Equipment|Future Equipment of the Indian Coast Guard]]

== References ==
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{{Ship classes of the Indian Coast Guard}}
[[Category:Indian Coast Guard]]
[[Category:Patrol boats of India]]

GSL-class pollution control vessel - Revision history

KrushiN1 at 14:46, 6 May 2026