News/City Updates

Indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti set to be commissioned at Visakhapatnam

The last of the four indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) stealth corvettes INS Kavaratti under Project 28 (Kamorta class) is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy by General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Army Staff at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on Thursday, 22 October.

Touted as a potent Stealth ASW Corvette, Kavaratti is indigenously designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation, Directorate of Naval Design (DND), and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It portrays the growing capability of the Indian Navy, GRSE and the nation in becoming self-reliant through indigenization, thus, accentuating our national objective of “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, the Ministry of Defence said. The ship has up to 90% indigenous content and the use of carbon composites for the superstructure is a commendable feat achieved in Indian shipbuilding, it added. The ship’s weapons and sensors suite is predominantly indigenous and showcases the nation’s growing capability in this niche area.

Kavaratti has a state-of-the-art weapons and sensor suite capable of detecting and prosecuting submarines. In addition to its anti-submarine warfare capability, the ship also has a credible self defence capability and good endurance for long-range deployments.

It is noteworthy that the ship will be commissioned into the Navy, at Visakhapatnam, as a combat-ready platform as the ship has completed sea trials of all the systems fitted onboard. It is a praiseworthy achievement in itself, taking into consideration the restrictions imposed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic during which she was delivered to the Navy. With the induction of Kavaratti into its fold, the Indian Navy’s preparedness will be enhanced.

Kavaratti takes her name from erstwhile INS Kavaratti which was an Arnala class missile corvette. The older Kavaratti distinguished herself by operating in support of was Bangladesh’s liberation in 1971.

Leave a Comment
Published by
Team Yo! Vizag

Recent Posts

New week, new binges: 9 exciting releases that you can start streaming now!

As the new year begins, it brings with it a bunch of exciting new movies…

13 hours ago

Create Your Own Recipe Book: A Guide for Foodies

We all know the joy of whipping up a family favourite or experimenting with the…

14 hours ago

5 seasonal travel ideas from Visakhapatnam for the upcoming long weekend in Jan 2025

January 2025 is gifting us a rare and much-awaited opportunity for a long weekend, thanks…

14 hours ago

Jyothi Yarraji of Visakhapatnam Honoured With Arjuna Award

The pride of Visakhapatnam, 25-year-old Olympian Jyothi Yarraji, has been nominated for the esteemed Arjuna…

18 hours ago

5 International Solo Trips from Visakhapatnam Under Rs 1L to Start Off 2025

With the new year rolling in, it’s time to plan those travel resolutions you’ve been…

18 hours ago

Visakhapatnam to get double decker system as a part of Metro Rail Project!

Andhra Pradesh state government is gearing up for the start of a metro rail project…

19 hours ago