Samarthak Vessel: L&T Delivers First Indigenous Naval MPV
Why in the news
The Indian Navy has formally received Samarthak, a home-grown multi-purpose vessel that heads a new class of auxiliary ships.
Key facts
- Vessel: Samarthak, India’s first indigenously designed and built Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV).
- Builder: Larsen & Toubro at its Kattupalli shipyard.
- Status: formally delivered to the Indian Navy; lead ship of a new MPV class.
- Displacement: about 3,750 tonnes.
Roles
- Secondary combat tasks.
- Trials and training.
- Logistics support.
- Environmental protection missions.
Vessel card
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Purpose Vessel (naval auxiliary) |
| Builder | Larsen & Toubro, Kattupalli |
| Size | About 3,750 tonnes |
| Origin | Indigenous design and construction |
Exam angle
- Name of the ship: Samarthak.
- Builder and yard: L&T, Kattupalli.
- Class position: lead ship of the MPV class.