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Keel Laying of Fourth Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel Held at GSL – Check All Details

This vessel is part of a larger project involving the construction of 11 NGOPVs under contracts signed on 30 March 2023—seven vessels by GSL in Goa and four by GRSE in Kolkata
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The keel laying ceremony for Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL), was held on 9 June 2025. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, accompanied by Mr. Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director of GSL, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and the shipyard.

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This vessel is part of a larger project involving the construction of 11 NGOPVs under contracts signed on 30 March 2023—seven vessels by GSL in Goa and four by GRSE in Kolkata. Designed with a displacement of approximately 3,000 tonnes, the NGOPVs are tailored for multifaceted missions, including coastal defence and surveillance, search and rescue operations, protection of offshore assets, and anti-piracy roles.

These vessels are being developed under the national initiatives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, reflecting the country’s drive for self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Once inducted, the NGOPVs will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities in securing maritime interests.

Goa Shipyard Limited

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is a “Mini‑Ratna” central public sector undertaking established in 1957 in Vasco da Gama, Goa, under the Ministry of Defence, specialising in defence shipbuilding including offshore patrol vessels, fast attack craft, and pollution control vessels. With over 1,600 skilled personnel, ISO‑certified facilities, and a proven record of building complex vessels such as the Saryu and Adamya‑class patrol ships, GSL plays a pivotal role in India’s maritime defence capability.

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