NEWS –  The Indian Navy launched the first indigenously designed multi-purpose vessel named Samarthak.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The ship is part of a two-vessel project built by L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli.
• The launch aligns with India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Make in India

Features of Samarthak:

• Multi-purpose roles:
  • Towing ships.
  • Launching and recovering various targets.
  • Operating uncrewed autonomous vehicles.
  • Serving as a trial platform for indigenous weapons and sensors.
• Specifications:
  • Length: 106 meters.
  • Width: 16.8 meters.
  • Maximum speed: 15 knots.