India, Jan. 5 -- Marking a major step forward in India's pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and maritime capability development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Samudra Pratap', the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on Monday.

With over 60% indigenous content, ICGS Samudra Pratap is India's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel and the largest ship in the ICG fleet to date.

The addition of ICGS Samudra Pratap will significantly enhance the ICG's operational capability in pollution control, fire-fighting, maritime safety, and environmental protection.

It will also strengthen its ability to conduct extended surveillance and ...