About Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1):
- It is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy.
- FSSs are being developed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, a state-owned shipbuilding company.
- The ships are the first of their kind being constructed in India.
- Purpose:
- The FSS will supply ships at sea with fuel, water, ammunition, and supplies, allowing the Indian Naval fleet to stay at sea for longer periods.
- Additionally, the vessels can transfer all types of stores, victuals, and personnel to naval vessels while they are at sea.
- They will also be capable of handling multirole helicopters.
- Furthermore, the vessels will be utilised for evacuating individuals and providing human assistance during disaster relief operations and delivering relief supplies quickly during natural disasters.
- Features:
- The vessel will be equipped with diesel propulsion utilising a single-shaft configuration and a controllable pitch propeller.
- The ship will feature a double bottom and double hull in the cargo hold areas to enhance the range and duration of naval combat missions.
