Keel Laying Ceremony for NGOPV Yard 3040 Held by GRSE
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Keel Laying Ceremony for Yard 3040 |
| Date | 24 April 2025 |
| Location | Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata |
| Vessel Type | Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) |
| Displacement | Approximately 3,000 tonnes |
| Roles | Coastal defence & surveillance, Search & Rescue (SAR), Protection of offshore assets, Anti-piracy missions |
| Capabilities | State-of-the-art sensors, surveillance systems, modern weaponry |
| Contract Details | Indian Navy signed contracts for 11 NGOPVs on 30 March 2023: 7 by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) and 4 by GRSE |
| National Alignment | Aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives |
| Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) | Coastal states can claim up to 200 nm from baselines; rights include exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing natural resources |
| Make in India | Launched to boost manufacturing, create jobs, and increase GDP contribution; focuses on ease of doing business, infrastructure, sectoral growth, and a facilitator role for the government |