Goa Shipyard launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Srishti

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Srishti (Yard 1283) for the Indian Navy. The vessel was ceremonially launched by Sandeepa Sahay at a ceremony in Vaddem, Goa.

As a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, GSL’s construction of the INS Srishti marks a milestone in India’s indigenous defence shipbuilding. Offshore Patrol Vessels are critical for maritime surveillance, the protection of offshore assets, and safeguarding national maritime interests.