Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPVs) Latest News
The keel laying ceremony of Yard 3040, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata, was held recently.
About Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)
- The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) have an approximate displacement of 3000 tonnes.
- They are designed for multi-role maritime operations, including:
- Coastal defence and surveillance
- Search and rescue (SAR) missions
- Protection of offshore assets such as oil rigs and platforms
- Anti-piracy operations in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and beyond
- These vessels will be equipped with modern sensors and armaments, enhancing the Indian Navy’s maritime domain awareness and low-intensity maritime conflict capabilities.
Project Background
- The construction of the NGOPVs is part of a contract signed on 30 March 2023 for the indigenous design and development of 11 patrol vessels.
- These contracts were awarded to: Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) – the Lead Shipyard (7vessels) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) – the Follow Shipyard (4vessels)
- The project reflects India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the national initiatives of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’.
Source: PIB
Last updated on January, 2026
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