'Samarthak', first of two Multi Purpose Vessels for the Navy, launched at L&T Kattupalli
On 14 October 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli (Chennai), 'Samarthak', the first ship of the two-vessel Multi Purpose Vessel project for the Indian Navy, was launched.
Summary
On 14 October 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli (Chennai), 'Samarthak', the first of two Multi Purpose Vessels (MPV) being built by L&T for the Indian Navy, was launched by Mrs Shashi Tripathi, President NWWA, in a ceremony presided over by Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. The contract for two MPVs was signed between the Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard on 25 March 2022. The vessels will be able to tow ships, launch and recover targets, operate uncrewed autonomous vehicles and serve as trial platforms for indigenous weapons and sensors.
Key facts
- Launched
- 14 Oct 2024, L&T Kattupalli
- Ship
- Samarthak, first of 2 MPVs
- Launched by
- Mrs Shashi Tripathi, President NWWA
- Contract
- 25 Mar 2022, MoD and L&T Shipyard
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Samarthak', launched on 14 October 2024, is the first ship of which Indian Navy project?
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Correct answer: A — Multi Purpose Vessel project
PIB (14 Oct 2024): Samarthak is the first ship of the two Multi Purpose Vessel project being built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
When was the contract for the two Multi Purpose Vessels signed between the Ministry of Defence and L&T Shipyard?
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Correct answer: C — 25 March 2022
PIB (14 Oct 2024): the contract for building two Multi Purpose Vessels was signed between MoD and L&T Shipyard on 25 Mar 22.