Indian Navy’s warship INS Sahyadri arrives at Colombo
Strengthening maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet warship INS Sahyadri mission deployed in IOR arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The second of the two multi-purpose vessels being constructed by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy was at L&T’s Kattupalli facility in Chennai.
The ceremony was attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, and other senior officials from the Indian Navy and L&T.
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In keeping with maritime traditions, the vessel was launched by Dr. Smt. Sushmita Misra Singh, spouse of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The new vessel has been named ‘Utkarsh’, a name that signifies ‘Superior in Conduct’—reflecting the multi-dimensional role envisioned for the ship.
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The contract for the two Multi-Purpose Vessels was signed between the Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard on March 25, 2022. These vessels, each 106 meters in length, are designed to perform a wide range of tasks, including towing ships, launching and recovering targets, operating unmanned autonomous vehicles, and serving as a platform for trials of various indigenous weapons and sensors under development.
The ships are designed to achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.
The launch of ‘Utkarsh’ is a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s ongoing efforts to enhance indigenous shipbuilding capabilities. The successful construction of the vessel by a private Indian shipyard aligns with the Government of India’s vision for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and the Make in India initiative, showcasing the nation’s growing self-sufficiency in defense production.
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