L&T Launches Second Multi Purpose Vessel for Indian Navy

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has launched the Indian Navy’s second Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), INS Utkarsh, from its Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai. This launch comes just three months after the first MPV, INS Samarthak, and is a step in expanding the country’s Navy fleet. INS Samarthak is currently undergoing tests and trials before being handed over to the Navy.

Multi-Purpose Capacity

Designed to handle a range of tasks, the MPVs are 107 meters long, 18.6 meters wide, and have a displacement of over 3,750 tonnes. These vessels are built for maritime surveillance, humanitarian assistance, pollution control, and as platforms for testing next-generation weapons and sensors. They are also equipped to launch and recover various surface and aerial assets.

Launch Event and Participants

The launch of INS Utkarsh was officiated by Dr. Sushmita Misra Singh, the wife of Union Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The event was attended by senior officials from the Navy, including Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar and Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, alongside L&T representatives.

Built at Kattupalli Shipyard

Both MPVs were designed and engineered at L&T’s Warship Design Centre in Chennai and constructed at the Kattupalli Shipyard. The shipyard is known for its shipbuilding and repair facilities, equipped with ship lifts and berths capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Other Projects in Progress

Beyond these MPVs, L&T is also working on three Cadet Training Ships and six additional vessels for the Navy. Repairs for the Indian naval ship INS Tir are currently underway at the same shipyard. This launch shows the capacity of India’s shipbuilding sector, aligning with national initiatives to develop homegrown defence technology.

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