Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Yard 1283, named Srishti, for the Indian Navy at its Vaddem facility in Goa on 27 October 2026. Smt Sandeepa Sahay ceremonially launched the vessel in the presence of Shri Vishvajit Sahay, Secretary (Defence Finance), who attended as the Chief Guest. Senior officials from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, and GSL were also present. The ceremony followed traditional naval protocols.
Srishti, the fourth NGOPV under construction at GSL, derives its name from India’s rich heritage. In Sanskrit, “Srishti” signifies “Creation” or the “Act of Creating.” The vessels of this class are named to reflect elements of India’s cultural traditions. The ship’s crest features the constellation of Ursa Major alongside a red-and-white lighthouse, consistent with the design adopted for the series.
The NGOPVs are indigenously designed and built platforms intended to augment the Indian Navy’s existing fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and Naval Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs). They will support multi-domain operations, including maritime surveillance, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), and anti-piracy missions. These roles will enhance the Navy’s capacity for coastal security, monitoring of sea lanes, and response to contingencies in the maritime domain.
Construction of the 11-ship NGOPV programme is being undertaken concurrently at two shipyards: seven vessels at GSL in Goa and four at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The Ministry of Defence signed the contracts on 30 March 2023 under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category for a total value of ₹9,781 crore. The programme prioritises indigenous design, development, and manufacturing and is expected to generate substantial employment, estimated at around 110 lakh person-days over the construction period. The first vessel built by GSL, Shachi, was launched on 31 March 2026. Other vessels in the series, including Sanghmitra, Shruti, and Shreyas from GRSE, have also been launched in recent months.
The keel of Yard 1283 was laid on 9 June 2025. The vessels feature advanced capabilities relative to earlier OPVs, with reported dimensions in the range of approximately 113–114 metres in length and 14.6 metres in beam, and a displacement of roughly 2,700–3,000 tonnes depending on the shipyard’s design. They are designed for high endurance (around 8,500 nautical miles at cruising speed) and multi-mission flexibility, supporting the Navy’s operational requirements in both coastal and offshore environments.
Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman and Managing Director of GSL, highlighted the shipyard’s commitment to delivering high-quality indigenous platforms and advancing self-reliance in defence production. The launch represents a further step in the Indian Navy’s indigenous shipbuilding efforts and aligns with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. Following the launch, the vessel will proceed through outfitting, systems integration, trials, and acceptance processes before delivery and commissioning.
The Indian Navy described the vessels as “Sentinels of the Seas,” underscoring their role in strengthening maritime surveillance and national maritime security. The programme continues to progress at both shipyards, contributing to the expansion of the Navy’s surface fleet with modern, indigenously built platforms.
