Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1)

Fleet Support Ship-1 Latest News

Defence Minister will soon launch the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship, FSS-1, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam, marking a milestone in India’s indigenous shipbuilding programme.

About Fleet Support Ship-1 

• It is the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy.  
• FSSs are being developed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, a state-owned shipbuilding company. 
• The ships are the first of their kind being constructed in India. 

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Fleet Support Ship-1 Purpose

• The FSS will supply ships at sea with fuel, water, ammunition, and supplies, allowing the Indian Naval fleet to stay at sea for longer periods.
• Additionally, the vessels can transfer all types of stores, victuals, and personnel to naval vessels while they are at sea. 
• They will also be capable of handling multirole helicopters.
• Furthermore, the vessels will be utilised for evacuating individuals and providing human assistance during disaster relief operations and delivering relief supplies quickly during natural disasters.  

Fleet Support Ship-1 Features

• The vessel will be equipped with diesel propulsion utilising a single-shaft configuration and a controllable pitch propeller. 
• It has an overall length of 200 m, a breadth of 25 m, and a draft of 10 m. 
• It has a displacement of 44,000 tonnes and a speed of 20 knots. 
• Its complement is approximately 190 personnel.
• The ship will feature a double bottom and double hull in the cargo hold areas to enhance the range and duration of naval combat missions.

News: DDN