INS Sumedha

INS Sumedha (P59) is the third Saryu class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed indigenously by the Goa Shipyard Limited.[2][3] It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets and escort duties.[4][5]

INS Sumedha during International Fleet Review 2016
History
India
Name: INS Sumedha
Operator:  Indian Navy
Builder: Goa Shipyard Limited
Launched: 21 May 2011
Completed: 15 January 2014
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: Saryu class patrol vessel
Tonnage: 2,200 tonnes (2,200 long tons; 2,400 short tons)
Length: 105 m (344 ft)
Propulsion: Two KOEL/Pielstick Diesel engines
Speed: 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range: 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Complement: Eight officers and 108 sailors
Armament:
  • 76-mm SRGM (Super Rapid Gun Mount)
  • close-in weapon system
  • CHAFF launchers[1]

Construction

The Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sumedha was launched at Goa Shipyard on 21 May 2011,[6] and was handed over to the Indian Navy on 11 March 2014.[7]

See also

References
  1. "INS Sunayna to Extend SNC's Reach". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  2. "Goa Shipyard Limited touches 200 mark, largest NOPV handed over to Navy". The Times of India. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  3. "Third OPV Joins Indian Navy". Naval Today. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  4. "INS Sunayna commissioned to enhance Indian navy's prowess". The Indian Express. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  5. "Goa Shipyard Ltd delivers offshore patrol vessel to Navy". Business Standard. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  6. "Hon'ble Raksha Mantri to Commission GSL Modernisation Project". Goashipyard.co.in. Retrieved 12 January 2013.
  7. "Indian Navy Commissions third Saryu class Offshore Patrol Vessel INS "SUMEDHA"". 11 March 2014.
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