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The keel laying ceremony for the second and third Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (Yard 1281 and 1282) took place on March 23, 2025, at Yeoman Marine Services in Ratnagiri. These vessels, part of a contract for 11 NGOPVs signed on March 30, 2023, are crucial for enhancing India’s coastal defense, surveillance, and anti-piracy capabilities. With an approximate tonnage of 3000T, their construction by Goa Shipyard Ltd and Garden Reach Shipbuilders aims to support the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. This milestone underscores India’s commitment to bolstering its naval strength and self- reliance in defense manufacturing.
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