New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) — ‘Shruti’ — was launched on Tuesday, marking yet another significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding, officials said.
The construction of NGOPVs is concurrently being undertaken at two shipyards — Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. Yard 3037 (‘Shruti’) was launched at GRSE, Kolkata in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition, the defence ministry said.
The event reflected the rich traditions and ethos of the Indian Navy.
These indigenously designed and built ships will augment the existing vessels for multi-domain operations, such as maritime
surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and anti-piracy missions, the officials said.
These ships derive their name from India’s rich heritage, with the new ship being named ‘Shruti’ referring to four Vedas, the ministry said.
The crest design of the ship depicts the constellation of Ursa Major and a red and white coloured light house.
“The launch marks yet another significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding and is in consonance with Government of India’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’ initiative,” the ministry said.
Senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, and GRSE were also present on the occasion. PTI KND KVK KVK
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