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(THE GIST OF PIB) INS Samarthak

(OCTOBER-2024)

Larsen and Toubro recently launched the INS 'Samarthak', a multi-purpose vessel for the Indian Navy.

It is the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy.
The vessel was designed and constructed in-house by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Shipyard at Kattupalli, aligning to the Centre's 'Make in India' initiative and 'Atmanirbhar Vision'.
It is a highly specialised, multi-role platform designed to support the development and testing of next-generation weapons and sensors for the Indian Navy.
It will also perform a variety of other functions, including maritime surveillance, patrolling, launching and recovering surface and aerial targets, providing humanitarian assistance, and combating sea pollution.
It measures 107 meters in length, 18.6 meters in width, and has a displacement of over 3,750 tonnes.
The vessel can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.