The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak at Naval Base, Karwar.
About INS Samarthak:
It is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into the Indian Navy.
It is built by M/s Larsen and Toubro Ltd under the Government of India's Make in India initiative.
Motto: The ship's motto: Victory is Our Sole Aim.
The ship’s crest features an Indian elephant emerging from the waves, symbolising strength, intelligence, and agility.
Armaments: The ship's integrated combat suite combines indigenous sensors, weapons and electronic systems optimised for operations in challenging maritime conditions.
Functions:
It is designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol.
It is also capable of undertaking Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), Target Deployment & Trials Platform, Unmanned/ autonomous System Mothership, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), conversion to a limited hospital ship and fighting for salvage operations.
Significance: It will add a new indigenous multi-purpose platform to the Navy’s fleet and underline the growing role of domestic shipbuilding in meeting India’s maritime security requirements.
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