The construction of Samarth class was motivated by a desire to triple the Coast Guard assets in the aftermath of 2008 Mumbai attacks.

[7] On 14 May 2012 GSL did the first steel cutting in its shipyard,[9] and the keel-laying ceremony of the first of the new class of offshore patrol vessels was held at Vasco da Gama on 28 September 2012.

[14] Sachet the first OPV was launched on 21 February 2019[15] and commissioned on 15 May 2020 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh by video conferencing.

They are designed to carry one twin engine Light Helicopter and five high speed boats including two Palfinger[22] QRIBs for fast boarding operations, search and rescue, law enforcement and maritime patrol.

The class is also capable of carrying pollution response equipment to combat oil spill contamination at sea.

The boat with 11 crew and around 80 nautical miles from Kochi, Kerala faced heavy rain and challenging weather conditions.

[24] On 19 July 2024, Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Mumbai of ICG received distress call container carrier MV Maersk Frankfurt 50 nm off Karwar about a major fire onboard.

Immediately, ICGS Sahet, Sujeet and Samrat along with a Dornier and a ALH Dhruv were deployed by Coast Guard District HQ No 11 (Goa) for aerial surveillance operations.

ICG is preparing for the provision of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) bags and balls to support firefighting operations.

[27] On 22 July, ICG's Deputy Inspector General Bhatia confirmed that the fire is under control after using 150 kg of DCP bags from helicopters.

[30] On 21 August 2024, ICGS Sujay made a port call with an integral helicopter in Jakarta, Indonesia for a two day visit.

The visit was a part of Indian Coast Guard's East Asia deployment and a MoU signed between ICG and KCG in 2006 for enhanced maritime cooperation.