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Indian Coast Guard Ships comprises various ranges of ships that are utilized for maritime safety. India’s territorial waters, comprising its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone, are under the jurisdiction of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), maritime law enforcement and search and rescue organization. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 1 February 1977.

Indian Coast Guard Ships is one of the most important topics for the UPSC IAS exam. It covers a significant part of the Science and Technology subject in the General Studies Paper-3 syllabus and current events of national importance in UPSC prelims.

In this article on Indian Coast Guard Ships, we are going to discuss the list of Indian Coast Guard Ships and their significant roles.

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The Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission agency that carries out year-round practical maritime operations. Despite being a small organization, it provides a broad range of task capabilities for both surface and air operations. Indian Coast Guard is a maritime armed force that operates under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.

History

  • The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was formally established on February 1, 1977. It had two frigates and five patrol boats transferred from the Indian Navy then. 
  • The ICG's first ship was the ICGS Kuthar (Pennant No. 31), which was commissioned on February 1, 1977.
  • The ICG has grown rapidly since its inception, and it now has a fleet of over 150 ships and aircraft. The ICG's fleet includes a variety of vessels. This includes offshore patrol vessels, inshore patrol vessels, fast interceptor boats, and aircraft.
  • The ICG's ships are deployed all along the Indian coast and in the country's exclusive economic zone. The ICG's ships perform a variety of tasks, including:
    • maritime surveillance, 
    • search and rescue, 
    • law enforcement, and 
    • environmental protection.
  • The ICG's ships have played a vital role in protecting India's maritime interests.
    • For example, in 2013, the ICG ship ICGS C-155 rescued over 100 people from a sinking ship off the coast of Mumbai. 
    • In 2018, the ICG ship ICGS Samarth apprehended a Pakistani fishing vessel. It was illegally fishing in Indian waters.
  • The ICG's ships are also used for humanitarian help and disaster relief operations. 
    • For example, in 2019, the ICG ship ICGS Samudra Prahari provided relief to the people of Kerala after the state was devastated by floods.

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List of Indian Coast Guard Ships

ICGS has different types of vessels for Pollution control, Offshore patrol, fast patrol, patrol boats, etc. Below is the list of different vessels:

Current Indian Coast Guard Ships

Indian Coast Guard Ship, or “ICGS,” is the prefix used to identify vessels that belong to the Indian Coast Guard. As of 2022, the Indian Coast Guard currently includes 158 ships and 70 aircraft.

Pollution control vessels

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

ICGS Samudra

Pollution control vessels

2010 – present

Offshore patrol vessels

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

ICGS Vajra

Offshore patrol vessel

2021

ICGS Vikram

Offshore patrol vessel

2018 – present

ICGS Samarth

Offshore patrol vessel

2015 – present

ICGS Vishwast

Offshore patrol vessel

2010 – present

ICGS Sankalp

Offshore patrol vessel

2008 – present

ICGS Samar

Offshore patrol vessel

1996 – present

Fast Patrol vessels

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

Aadesh

Fast patrol vessel

2013 – present

Rajshree

  

Fast patrol vessel

2012- present

Rani Abbaka

Fast patrol vessel

2009- present

Sarojini Naidu

Fast patrol vessel

2002- present

Priyadarshini

Fast patrol vessel

1992- present

Patrol boats

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

ICGS Bharati

Patrol boats

2013 – present

ICGS L&T

Patrol boats

2012 – present

ICGS ABJ

Patrol boats

2000 – present

ICGS AMP

Patrol boats

1993 – present

ICGS Swallow Craft

Patrol boats

1980 – present

Patrol craft

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

Timblo

Patrol craft

2010 – present

Bristol

Patrol craft

2004 – present

Hovercraft

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

Griffon Class

Hovercraft

2000 – present

Future Indian Coast Guard Ships

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

Reliance class

Fast patrol vessel

January 2022 was expected (No update yet)

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) will provide 2 vessels.

Pollution Control Vessel

May 2025

Training vessels in the Indian Coast Guard

Class

Image

Type

Commissioned

ICGS Varuna

Training vessel

May 2019

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Role of Indian Coast Guard

The Sanskrit phrase “Vayam Rakshamah,” which means “We Protect,” serves as the slogan of the Indian Coast Guard.

Indian Coast Guard missions include:

  • Protection of offshore terminals, artificial islands, and other installations.
  • Protection and support for mariners and fishermen at sea.
  • Marine environment preservation and protection, including marine pollution control.
  • Assistance to the Department of Customs and other authorities in anti-smuggling activities.
  • Both domestic and international waters are subject to law enforcement.
  • Gathering and sustaining scientific data.
  • National defense during conflicts (under the operational control of the Indian Navy) (under the operational control of the Indian Navy).

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National Coast Guard Day

India’s National Coastal Guard day is celebrated on 1st February every year. On 1 February 1977, the interim Indian Coast guard was set up to stop the seaborne smuggling of products that was undermining India’s internal economy. On February 1, 2022, ICG celebrated its 46th Raising Day.

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Conclusion

The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission organization that is engaged in year-round practical marine operations. ICG closely collaborates with the Indian Navy to maintain the security and protection of artificial islands, fishermen, and seafarers. The inventory of the Indian Coast Guard currently includes 158 ships and 70 aircraft. ICG had seven surface platforms in 1978. According to the Press Information Bureau, the goal is to have 200 surface platforms and 80 aircraft by 2025. The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Central Police Forces, the State Police Services, the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries, and the Department of Revenue (Customs).

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Indian Coast Guard Ships FAQs

There are 158 ships and 70 aircraft in the Indian Coast Guard. In 1978, ICG had seven surface platforms. By the year 2025, the Press Information Bureau estimates that there will be 80 aircraft and 200 surface platforms.

Yes, the Indian Navy has Coast Guard. The Indian Coast Guard was formally constituted on 1 February 1977; however, the Coast Guard Act, of 1978, passed by the Indian Parliament on 18 August 1978, defines the Indian Coast Guard's powers and duties.

Coast Guard works under the Ministry of Defense. The Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) is in charge of the Coast Guard and he oversees its operations from the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) in New Delhi.

The duty of Indian Coast Guard includes Safety and Protection of Artificial Islands and Offshore Terminals.Offshore Development Areas (ODAs) on both the Eastern and Western seaboards are continuously monitored by Coast Guard ships and aircraft.

In 1978, the Indian Coast Guard was established as a paramilitary organization. They stop smuggling and unlawful maritime trade.

The largest Indian ships are the aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.
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