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Keel Laying of 4th NGOPV (Yard 3040): Ceremony held at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, on April 24, 2025. Marks a major step in its construction.
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Contract for 11 NGOPVs: Signed on March 30, 2023, for indigenous design and development. Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) is the Lead Shipyard (7 vessels), GRSE the Follow Shipyard (4 vessels).
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NGOPV Capabilities: Approximately 3000 tonnes. Designed for coastal defence & surveillance, search & rescue, protection of offshore assets, and anti-piracy missions. Enhances maritime domain awareness and low-intensity maritime conflict capabilities.
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“Aatmanirbhar Bharat” and “Make in India”: Project aligns with national initiatives promoting self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
- Multi-Role Purpose: Intended for maritime surveillance, anti-piracy, pollution control, and EEZ patrol duties.
- Augment Indian Naval Prowess: The eleven NGOPVs are being built in consonance with the nation’s vision of ‘ Aatmanirbhar Bharat ‘ and ‘ Make in India ‘ and are poised to augment the Indian Naval maritime prowess.
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