About Shruti Patrol Vessel:
- It is the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
- Construction by: The construction of NGOPVs is concurrently being undertaken at two shipyards — Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata.
- These ships derive their name from India’s rich heritage, with this ship being named as ‘Shruti’, referring to four Vedas.
- The crest design of the ship depicts the constellation of Ursa Major and a red & white coloured light house.
- Functions: It is indigenously designed and will augment the existing OPVs/ NOPVs for multi domain operations, such as maritime surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, HADR and anti-piracy missions.
- Key Features of NGOPVs:
- The NGOPVs are significantly larger and more capable than the Offshore Patrol Vessels
- Capacity: They are with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes and achieve speeds of up to 23 knots and have an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots.
- Significance: It helps 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.
