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News: Recently, INS Savitri has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
About INS Savitri
- INS Savitri is an Indian Naval Ship that serves as an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV).
- Developed by: It was indigenously built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
- Commissioned on: The ship was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 7 June 1990.
- It operates under the Eastern Naval Command, which is headquartered at Visakhapatnam.
- INS Savitri is designed for a wide range of operational roles, including maritime surveillance, patrol, and search and rescue missions.
- Features:
- The ship can achieve a top speed of 15 knots, which is approximately 30 kilometers per hour.
- It is armed with a 40×60 Bofors Gun, providing it with effective defensive capabilities.
- The ship is equipped with a helicopter deck capable of operating the Chetak helicopter, enhancing its operational versatility.
- INS Savitri has been deployed for various expeditionary and humanitarian missions in the Indian Ocean region.
- It has previously conducted patrols near the Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius to ensure maritime security.
