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Govt Approves Rs 20,000 Cr Project To Build Five FSS for Indian Navy

Utkarsh Classes Last Updated 29-01-2024
Govt Approves Rs 20,000 Cr Project To Build Five FSS for Indian Navy Defence 2 min read

The government of India has cleared a Rs 20,000 crore  project to build five fleet support ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy which will help it to replenish its warships with fuel, food and ammunition.

The  five vessels would be built by the Visakhapatnam-based defence ministry's Hindustan Shipyard Limited. The ships to be built indigenously would boost the self reliance goals of the Indian Navy.

The FSS would provide fuel, food, ammunition and spare parts to ensure the continued operational readiness of warships of different fleets of the Navy at all times during operations.

Defence Shipyards 

There are 4 main shipyards in India which are engaged in the construction of many types of ships and vessels for the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard . The Shipyards  which are under the Union Ministry of Defence are as follows ;

  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra 

  • Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited,Kolkata 

  • Goa Shipyard Limited: Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa 

  • Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam

FAQ

Answer: Hindustan Shipyard

Answer :Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Answer : Ministry of Defence
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