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Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) recently launched the next generation offshore patrol vessel (NGOPV) INS Srishti (Yard 1283) for the Indian Navy. 

About INS Srishti

• INS Srishti (Yard 1283) is the fourth Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy. 
• INS Srishti forms part of the Indian Navy’s NGOPV acquisition program, under which 11 vessels were ordered through contracts signed on 30 March 2023. 
• The project is being executed simultaneously by two Indian shipyards, with seven vessels being constructed by GSL and four by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). 
• The program has been developed under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category, placing emphasis on indigenous design, development, and manufacturing.  
• Designed as versatile multi-mission platforms, the NGOPVs will undertake a broad range of operational tasks, including maritime surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy operations. 
• Key Features of NGOPVs:
  • The NGOPVs are significantly larger and more capable than the Offshore Patrol Vessels.
  • NGOPVs measure approximately 110 m in length, with a draught of less than 5 m, and have a displacement of 3,000 tonnes.
  • They can achieve speeds of up to 23 knots and have an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots.
  • The vessels can operate at sea for up to 60 days and can accommodate around 20 officers.

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