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News: The Indian Navy will commission Samarthak Vessel, the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into its fleet, at Naval Base Karwarat Naval Base Karwar.
About Samarthak Vessel
- The Samarthak vessel is the first of four Multi-Purpose Vessels being inducted into Indian Navy.
- Developed by: It has been built by Larsen & Toubro under the Make in India initiative.
- Commission year: It has been commissioned in 2026.
- Motto: Its motto, “विजयार्थम् एकनिष्ठता”, means “Victory is Our Sole Aim”.
- Its crest depicts an Indian elephant emerging from the waves, symbolizing strength, intelligence and agility.
- Purpose: It has been designed primarily for maritime surveillance and patrol.
- It can also undertake low-intensity maritime operations and serve as a platform for target deployment and trials.
- Features:
- Size: It is 107 meters in length with a width of 18.6 meters.
- Displacement: It has a displacement of over 3,750 tonnes.
- Operability: It is equipped to serve multiple roles. It can operate as a mothership for unmanned and autonomous systems, support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, and be converted into a limited hospital ship.
- It also has capabilities for salvage-related operations.
- It combines cutting-edge capabilities with exceptional operational versatility.
- For precision control during complex marine manoeuvres, it is equipped with state-of-the-art Dynamic Positioning System.
- Weapons: Its integrated combat suite combines indigenous sensors, weapons and electronic systems optimised for challenging maritime conditions.
