INS Samarthak

About INS Samarthak:

• 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.

Points to remember:

• L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard is located in Ennore, about 45 km north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 
• It is one of the most advanced shipbuilding and ship repair facilities in India and is equipped with shiplift, dry berths, and wet berths to concurrently undertake new build construction and repairs. 
• In addition to building two MPVs, Kattupalli Shipyard is currently constructing three Cadet Training Ships and six other defence vessels for the Indian Navy under a Public-Private-Partnership model.
• The yard is also involved in the repair of the US Naval Ship Charles Drew under a Master Ship Repair Agreement with the US Navy.