INS Savitri Latest News
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri recently arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
About INS Savitri
- It is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy.
- It was built by Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai, and commissioned on 7 June 1990.
- It is under the Eastern Naval Command based at Visakhapatnam.
- The ship has wide-ranging operational roles, including aerial surveillance and in search & rescue roles.Â
- With a top speed of 15 knots (30 km/h), the ship boasts impressive features such as the 40×60 Bofors Gun and a helicopter deck capable of operating the Chetak helicopter.Â
- In the past, INS Savitri has been deployed for various expeditionary missions. Â
- It has taken part in patrols off the Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius.
Source: PIB
INS Savitri FAQs
Q1: INS Savitri is classified as which type of naval vessel?
Ans: Offshore Patrol Vessel
Q2: INS Savitri was built by which Indian shipyard?
Ans: Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL), Mumbai
Q3: In which year was INS Savitri commissioned into the Indian Navy?
Ans: 1990
Q4: INS Savitri operates under which Naval Command?
Ans: Eastern Naval Command
