What is INS Kesari?

Nov. 1, 2026

Indian Navy vessel INS Kesari experienced water ingress while berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam recently.

About INS Kesari:

INS Kesari (L15) is a Shardul Class Landing Ship Tank (LST) of the Indian Navy.
The ship was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2008.
It is the second ship of the Shardul class after INS Shardul, with INS Airavat completing the three-ship class.
The ship is designed for amphibious operations, including the transportation of troops and equipment.
- It can carry tanks, armoured vehicles, stores, and around 500 personnel and can put them ashore directly on a beach.
Their large cargo decks also make them a regular choice for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions.

Source : Water ingress reported on Indian Navy ship INS Kesari at Visakhapatnam dockyard

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