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L&T Multi Purpose Vessel
Class overview
NameSamarthak-class MPV
BuildersLarsen & Toubro
Operators Indian Navy
Cost₹887 crore (equivalent to ₹940 crore or US$110 million in 2023) for two (FY 2022)
Planned2
Building2
General characteristics
TypeMulti-purpose vessel
Displacement3,750 t (3,690 long tons; 4,130 short tons)
Length107 m (351 ft 1 in)
Beam18.6 m (61 ft 0 in)
PropulsionCODAD: 2 × Cummins Diesel Engines
Speed15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Range4,500 nmi (8,300 km; 5,200 mi)
Crew116 including 08 officers
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Navigation radar
  • LINK II tactical datalink and satellite communication (SATCOM) to Rukmani
  • Surface search radar
Electronic warfare
& decoys
Armament
Aviation facilities1 × HAL Dhruv Mk.III

Samarthak-class Multi Purpose Vessel is a series of under construction Multi Purpose Vessels for the Indian Navy. Under the programme the Indian Navy is acquiring two advanced ships. MPVs will be the first of its kind platform, constructed to provide a cost-effective solution to meet a variety of requirements of Indian Navy. These vessels, to be built by Larsen & Toubro's at Kattupalli Sipyard near Chennai, will perform multi-role support functions such as maritime surveillance and patrol, launching and recovery of torpedoes, and operation of various types of aerial, surface and underwater targets for Gunnery/ASW firing exercises. These vessels would also be capable of towing ships and rendering humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) support with limited hospital ship capability. The ship will also act as trial platform for naval weapons and sensors under development, support platform for ISV & salvage operations, and to provide logistics support for India island territories.[1][2][3][4]

History

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The Samarthak-class Multi Purpose Vessel marks a notable chapter in the Indian Navy's efforts to bolster its capabilities through indigenous innovation. The program began with a contract signed on March 25, 2022, between the Ministry of Defence and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the construction of two advanced vessels at a total cost of ₹887 crore. The keel-laying ceremony for the ships, named Samarthak (“Supporter”) and Utkarsh, occurred on March 20, 2023, at L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard near Chennai.

Design

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The Samarthak-class Multi Purpose Vessel (MPV), indigenously designed and built by Larsen & Toubro for the Indian Navy, is a versatile 107-meter, 3,750-tonne platform launched on October 14, 2024, at Kattupalli Shipyard. Powered by a CODAD system with two Pielstick diesel engines, it achieves a maximum speed of 15 knots and a 4,500-nautical-mile range, ensuring endurance for extended missions. With a beam of 18.6 meters and accommodations for 116 crew members, including 8 officers, the vessel balances stability, capacity, and comfort. Its design supports diverse roles: maritime surveillance with advanced radar and LINK II datalink, target launch/recovery for gunnery and ASW training, towing operations, and unmanned vehicle deployment. Equipped with the SANKET MkIII electronic warfare system and Kavach anti-missile defense, it offers robust self-protection, while SATCOM enhances communication. The MPV also serves as a trial platform for indigenous weapons and sensors, aligning with India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative. Beyond combat, it supports humanitarian assistance and disaster relief with limited hospital facilities and combats sea pollution, showcasing environmental responsibility. Its modular design allows adaptability, from heavy-lift operations to testing next-generation technologies. Cost-effective and multi-role, the Samarthak-class reduces reliance on specialized ships, strengthening India’s naval flexibility. This vessel embodies a blend of modern engineering and strategic foresight, meeting the Indian Navy’s evolving needs in surveillance, training, support, and relief operations while advancing domestic shipbuilding prowess.

Ships of the Class

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Name Yard No Builder Laid Down Launched Commissioning Status
Samarthak 18001 Larsen & Toubro 20 March 2023[5] 14 October 2024[6] Launched
Utkarsh 18002 13 January 2025[7]
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References

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  1. ^ "Navy To Acquire 2 India-Made Multi-Purpose Vessels For Rs 887 Crore". NDTV.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Defence Ministry signs Rs.887 crore contract with L&T for two multi-purpose vessels for the Navy". frontline.thehindu.com. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. ^ "India inks Rs 887 cr deal with Larsen & Toubro for multi-purpose vessels for Navy". India Today. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  4. ^ @AdithyaKM_ (14 October 2024). "First L&T MPV Samarthak launched..." (Tweet). Retrieved 4 February 2025 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli Commemorates Keel Laying of Two Multi-Purpose Vessel". www.psuconnect.in. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
  6. ^ "LAUNCH OF 'SAMARTHAK', FIRST SHIP OF MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL (L&T) PROJECT ON 14 OCT 24 AT L&T, CHENNAI". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  7. ^ "LAUNCH OF 'UTKARSH', SECOND MULTI PURPOSE VESSEL". Press Information Bureau. 13 January 2025.
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