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INS SAMARTHAK

19th October, 2024

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Context:

The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the launch of Samarthak, the first vessel under the two Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) project being constructed by L&T Shipyard at Kattupalli.

About INS Samarthak 

Vessel Details

Description

Type

Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV)

Design and Construction

It has been designed and constructed in-house by L&T in keeping with Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. 

Primary Functions

Development and testing of next-generation weapons and sensors for the Indian Navy. 

Additional Functions
  • Maritime surveillance
  • Patrolling
  • Launching and recovering surface and aerial targets
  • Providing humanitarian assistance
  • Combating sea pollution

Maximum Speed

15 knots

About multi-purpose vessel (MPV)

It is a seagoing ship that is built for the carriage of a wide range of cargoes. Examples of these cargoes are: wood, steel, building materials, rolls of paper and bulk cargo. 

Multi-purpose vessels can be divided into four categories: vessels with and without cargo gear, coastal trade liners and sea-river vessels.

About L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard

  • The Kattupalli Shipyard, officially Adani Katupalli Port Private Limited, is a large shipyard project at Kattupalli village near Ennore in Chennai, being built by L&T Shipbuilding Ltd. 
  • It is being set up jointly by TIDCO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in two phases. L&T shipbuilding Kattupalli is a minor port. 
  • The first development phase, which aims to be operational by January 2012. It is involved in the repair of the US Naval Ship Charles Drew under a Master Ship Repair Agreement with the US Navy.
  • The terminal is located close to the majority of Container Freight stations in Chennai. The Kattupalli development also includes a shipyard being developed by L&T, a private sector–backed development.

Reference- https://www.larsentoubro.com/pressreleases/2024-10-14-lt-launches-multi-purpose-vessel-for-indian-navy/

Source:

TOI

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements about INS Samarthak:

  1. It is the Indian Navy's first domestically built multi-purpose vessel.
  2. The ship was constructed at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam.
  3. The vessel can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: c

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Navy has launched its first domestically built multi-purpose vessel, Samarthak. The project is in line with the “Make in India” initiative.

Statement 2 is incorrect: It has been designed and constructed in-house by Larsen & Toubro's at Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai and will perform multi-role support functions such as maritime surveillance.

Statement 3 is correct: The vessel can achieve a maximum speed of 15 knots (approximately 27.8 km/h), making it suitable for various roles in maritime operations.

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