Samudra Prahari

The ICGS Samudra Prahari is India's first dedicated Pollution Control Vessel, serving the Indian Coast Guard. It is designed for maritime pollution response, including oil spill containment and recovery, alongside general offshore patrol duties.

Developed by ABG Shipyard in response to the increasing risk of ecological disasters in India's busy shipping lanes, the vessel was designed to bolster the nation's maritime environmental defense capabilities. The ship was formally commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard in October 2010 at Mumbai by Admiral Nirmal Verma. Over its career, the vessel has participated in numerous international bilateral exercises and critical environmental missions, including deploying to Southeast Asia for regional pollution response cooperation. Currently active and homeported in Porbandar, the Samudra Prahari remains a cornerstone of India's coastal security and marine conservation strategy.