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IndianNavy proudly commissioned INS Samarthak, first of the Multi Purpose Vessel #MPV class, into service on 16 October 2026 at Naval Base, Karwar.
Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, presided over the commissioning ceremony, with Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff #CNS, as the Chief Host.
Speaking on the occasion, the Hon’ble Vice President commended India’s indigenous shipbuilding prowess and its contribution to strengthening the nation’s maritime power. #AatmanirbharBharat
With over 75% indigenous content, the ship is engineered to support a wide spectrum of maritime missions, and will serve as a versatile trial and evaluation platform for maritime operations, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations.