The Yard 3037 (Shruti), seen in the news recently, is a: |ForumIAS

[A] Next Generation Missile Vessel of the Indian Navy

[B] Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the Indian Navy

[C] New Generation Stealth Frigate of the Indian Navy

[D] Multi-Purpose Support Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV)

Yard 3037, named ‘Shruti’, is an indigenously designed and built Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel launched at GRSE, Kolkata, on 11 August 2026. The NGOPVs are intended for maritime surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, HADR and anti-piracy operations.

Source: DD News