Indian Navy Launches First Ship 'Samarthak' Under Multi-Purpose Vessel Project
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of the first ship, 'Samarthak,' under the Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project. |
| Date | October 14, 2024 |
| Location | L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Chennai |
| Launched by | Shashi Tripathi, President of the Navy Welfare and Wellness Association |
| Presided over by | Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff |
| Project Contract Signed | March 25, 2022, between Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard |
| Ship Specifications | Length: 106 meters, Width: 16.8 meters, Maximum Speed: 15 knots |
| Roles of MPV | Towing ships, launching/recovering targets, operating uncrewed autonomous vehicles, trial platform for indigenous weapons and sensors. |
| Objective | Enhance operational capabilities using advanced indigenous technologies |
| Alignment with | 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives |