- GRSE launched 'Shreyas', third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel.
- Enhances Indian Navy's maritime security and surveillance capabilities.
- GRSE achieved milestone, launching three warships in five months.
State Bureau, Kolkata: Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on Saturday launched 'Shreyas', the third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), marking a major step in strengthening the Indian Navy's maritime security and surveillance capabilities.
GRSE, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, achieved a project milestone by launching three warships in this four-ship series in less than five months.
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Launch Ceremony At Rajabagan Dockyard
The warship was launched during a ceremony at GRSE's Rajabagan Dockyard in Kolkata. Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Indian Navy, attended as the chief guest, while his wife, Rayman Kochhar, performed the traditional naming and launching rituals. Senior officials from GRSE and the Indian Navy were present.
Following its launch, 'Shreyas' will undergo sea trials and equipment fitment, including state-of-the-art sensors, before being handed over to the Navy.
Key Specifications Of 'Shreyas'
These new NGOPVs are larger and offer improved endurance, firepower, and multi-mission capabilities than previously built offshore patrol vessels.
- Length: 113 meters
- Width: 14.6 meters
- Displacement: Approximately 3,000 tons
- Maximum Speed: 23 knots
- Operational Range: 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots
Speaking on the capabilities of newly launched NGOPVs, GRSE Chairman and Managing Director Commodore P.R. Hari (Retd.) said, "These new-generation vessels are more advanced than the earlier offshore patrol vessels in terms of size, capability to operate at sea for long durations, displacement and equipment and weapons."
Key Capabilities
The warships are designed for a variety of military, surveillance, and humanitarian missions.
- Coastal and offshore asset protection
- Maritime surveillance and interception of suspicious vessels
- Mine-sweeping operations and special operations
- Anti-piracy and counter-infiltration operations
- Search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, and hospital services
Project Milestones
'Shreyas' is the third vessel in the project of four ships built by GRSE as part of the Indian Navy's 11-ship NGOPV program. The first ship, 'Sanghamitra', was launched on May 20, 2026, followed by the second ship, 'Shruti', on August 11, 2026.
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar expressed happiness over the launch of the third ship in less than five months, stating, "This achievement reflects the increasing speed, capability and robustness of the Indian warship building system with the round-the-clock efforts being put in at GRSE."
Emphasising the importance of maritime presence, Vice Admiral Kochhar added, "For a maritime nation like India, maintaining a consistent and credible maritime presence in the region is essential. The country's long coastline, vast exclusive economic zone, and maritime-dependent economic and energy interests make such ships increasingly important."