GRSE Kolkata launches NGOPV ‘Shreyas’ (Yard 3040) for the Indian Navy
On 10 October 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shreyas’ (Yard 3040); Vice Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar was present and Smt Reyman Kochhar performed the launch.
Summary
GRSE Kolkata launched NGOPV Yard 3040 ‘Shreyas’ for the Indian Navy on 10 October 2026 in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar; Smt Reyman Kochhar launched the ship. NGOPVs are being built at GSL Goa and GRSE Kolkata for multi-domain roles including maritime surveillance, search and rescue, offshore asset protection, HADR and anti-piracy. Reporting notes Shreyas is GRSE’s third of four NGOPVs in the Navy’s wider programme, about 113 m long with roughly 3,000-tonne displacement.
Key facts
- Ship
- NGOPV Shreyas (Yard 3040)
- Shipyard
- GRSE, Kolkata
- Date
- 10 October 2026
- Programme
- NGOPV at GSL Goa and GRSE Kolkata
- Roles
- Surveillance, SAR, offshore protection, HADR, anti-piracy
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In October 2026, which shipyard in Kolkata launched NGOPV ‘Shreyas’ (Yard 3040) for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
According to PIB, NGOPVs are being built simultaneously at which two shipyards?
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Correct answer: B — GSL Goa and GRSE Kolkata
Who performed the ceremonial launch of NGOPV Shreyas on 10 October 2026, as per PIB?
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Correct answer: C — Smt Reyman Kochhar
Media coverage of the Shreyas launch described GRSE’s NGOPV as roughly how long?
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Correct answer: D — 113 metres