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Commissioning of INLCU L51 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM Commander-in-Chief Andaman And Nicobar Command

INLCU L51 was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 28 Mar 2017 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command at Port Blair. The commissioning ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Dilip Deshpande, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), CMD, GRSE and other senior officers from Indian Navy.

LCU 51 IS First of the Eight ships of the LCU Mk IV Class. It has been built by M/s Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata, it is the first of the eight ships of the LCU MK IV Class. Conceived and designed indigenously, the commissioning of the ship adds a feather to the glorious chapter in the nation’s ‘Make in India’ initiatives & indigenisation efforts in the field of warship design and construction. With a displacement of 900 tons the magnificent ship spans 62.8 m in length and 11 m in breadth.

The ship is propelled by 02 MTU diesel engines of 1840 Kw rating and can sustain speeds up to 15 knots. The ship has been built to assist in amphibious operations by carrying out beaching operations and has an endurance of 1500 nm. The ship will also play a key role in carrying out maritime surveillance of Andaman & Nicobar Islands for preventing anti-poaching, illegal fishing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, poaching and other illegal activities. It will also enhance the capabilities of the Andaman and Nicobar Command in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

The armament onboard the ship consists of two 30 mm CRN -91 guns manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Medak. The gun is controlled by an electrical day-night fire control system namely Stabilised Optronic Pedestal (SOP) manufactured by Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL). The ship is also equipped with 12.7 mm Heavy Machine Guns and 7.62 mm Medium Machine Guns. In addition, the ship is fitted with state-of-the art Electronic Warfare suite for early detection of adversaries.

The ship is also equipped with Integrated Platform Management System and Integrated Bridge System for automated controls and quick functioning. INLCU L51 is commanded by Cdr Vishwesh S Nadkarni.

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Commissioning of First Landing Craft Utility Ship – L-51 at Port Blair

The First of Class Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ship named “L-51” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B K Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 28 March 2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.

The LCU Mark IV ship is designed for multipurpose amphibious operations jointly carried out by Indian Navy & Indian Army for ensuring maritime security of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The ship is designed to transport by sea and beach at far away islands to deploy Army Tanks & Troops.

The ship is equipped with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is designed with ballasting and de-ballasting arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to provide Artillery fire support during Landing Operations.

GRSE is building 08 ships under the LCU Project and the first ship has been commissioned today. The entire design of these LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much bigger and have much better capabilities. Ship has modern habitability conditions with accommodation for a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the ship’s crew.

 

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GRSE BUILT FAST ATTACK CRAFT “INS TILLANCHANG” COMMISSIONED AT KARWAR, KARNATAKA

Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “INS TILLANCHANG” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, PVSM,AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command at Karwar today, 09 Mar 2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.

Today is yet another momentous day in the history of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited as the third of the series of four, Follow-On Waterjet Fast Attack Crafts, “INS Tillanchang” gets commissioned in the Indian Navy. GRSE is the pioneer shipyard in the country in construction of Fast Attack Crafts & the shipyard has already delivered 21 ships of this class to the Indian Navy including INS Tillanchang.

The design for these ships has been developed in house by the design centre of GRSE. The hull form of this class of ships is highly efficient with excellent sea keeping characteristics and manoeuvrability. The design of these ships is comparable with similar vessels built abroad. It is cost-effective, fuel-efficient, powerful and well-suited for patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations carried out by Indian Navy.

hese ships are ‘Follow-On’ series of the Ten (10) WJFACs delivered by GRSE to the Indian Navy between 2009 and 2011. These ships are fitted with three Water Jet Propulsion Systems powered by three Marine Diesel Engines each developing 2720 KW. These ships are also fitted with a CRN-91 indigenous 30 MM gun, to provide artillery fire support for coastal operations.

With the Commissioning of ‘INS Tillanchang’, GRSE has once again demonstrated it’s commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.

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GRSE, Kolkata observes Republic Day

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata observed Republic Day 2017 in all its Units. Cmde R. Ghosh, Director (Shipbuilding), holding Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, reviewed the Parade and hoisted the National Flag at the Ceremony conducted in Main Works, GRSE.
In his speech to the employees on the occasion, he inspired all the employees of the Shipyard to achieve higher productivity and ensure timely delivery of ships under construction in GRSE.

 

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The eighth Landing Craft Utility class ship (L 58) being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), for the Indian Navy was “Launched” today, 16th Dec 2016 at Kolkata. It was launched in the august presence of Shri. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director of GRSE, Kolkata and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

These Landing Craft Utility ships are designed for multipurpose amphibious operations that are jointly carried out by Indian Navy and Indian Army, for ensuring maritime security of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The bow of the ship opens out to form a ramp, which enables loading and unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship can carry 02 Tanks or 04 Special Vehicles and 160 army troops for landing at remote beach heads.

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PRESS RELEASE

The seventh in the series of eight ‘Landing Craft – Utility’ (LCU) ships being built for the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was“Launched” today,24thNov 2016at Main Works, GRSE, Kolkata. The keel of the 7thLCU (Yard 2098), was earlier laid on30 Sep 2014.

Following maritime traditions, the ship was “Launched” by Dr. Bina Bhamre wife of Dr. Subhas Ramrao Bhamre,Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantriwho was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE along with Cmde R Ghosh VSM, IN (Retd) , Director (Shipbuilding) , Shri SS Dogra, Director (Finance),Shri A K Nanda, Director (Personnel) and other dignitaries from the Indian Navy and Other Services were present on the occasion.

These ‘Landing Craft – Utility’ (LCU) ships arefully designed in-house by GRSE, as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The ship is 63 Metres long, 11 Metres wide and displaces around 830 Tons. With a maximum speed of 15 knots and an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, the ship is driven by twin-propeller, fixed-pitch propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines, each developing 1840 KWs.

TheseLCUs are designed for multipurpose amphibious operations that are jointly carried out by Indian Navy and Indian Army, for ensuring maritime security of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The bow of the ship opens out to form a ramp, which enables loading and unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on beaching.The ship has ballast arrangement which further ensures desired trim for smooth beaching operations. Two 30mm CRN-91 mounted guns will provide artillery fire support during landing operations. The ship can carry 02 Tanks or 04 Special Vehicles and 160 army troops for landing at remote beach heads.

“Launching” is an important milestone in the life of a ship which actually signifies her birth. Hence “Launching of a ship” is traditionally carried out by a lady. The Launching marks completion of main hull of the ship along with installation of major equipment. The ship will now be ‘Fitted Out’ with other equipment and systems, before harbor trials, sea-trials and commissioning of the ship.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2016

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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PRESS RELEASE

GRSE, Kolkata pays Record Dividend to the Government of India for 23rd consecutive year

1. A Cheque for Rs 53.22 Crore towards Dividend for the Financial Year 2015-16 was handed over to Shri Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble Raksha Mantri by Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata, on 16 Nov 2016, in the presence of Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta, Secretary (Defence Production), and all the Functional Directors of GRSE.

2. GRSE, Kolkata, a Mini Ratna Defence PSU, has been a profit making PSU and regularly paying dividend to the Government Exchequer. GRSE has been paying dividend to the Government of India continuously since 1993-94 and the Cheque handed over today is the 23rd consecutive year in which GRSE has paid dividend to the Government Exchequer.

3. During 2015-16 fiscal, GRSE has registered an all-time high turnover of Rs 1707 Crores as against Rs. 1612 Crores in previous year. The turnover of the company, which was Rs.574 Crores in 2007-08, has almost trebled to Rs.1707 Crores in 2015-16. GRSE has also earned its highest ever PBT of Rs. 247 Crores as against Rs. 76 Crores in the previous year and Net Profit of Rs. 161 Crores as compared to Rs. 43 Crores in previous year. The Net Worth of GRSE has increased to Rs. 1064 Crores from Rs. 968 Crores in previous year.

4. GRSE’s journey towards nation building & self-reliance continues with delivery of first two Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes “INS Kamorta & INS Kadmatt” to Indian Navy with 90% indigenous content and GRSE has also done the nation proud by building the first ever export warship”CGS Barracuda” for the Republic of Mauritius.

5. GRSE has so far, delivered 98 warships to Armed Forces and with two more ships almost ready for delivery, the Shipyard is poised to become the first Shipyard in the Country to build 100 Warships.

6. Based on overall performance, GRSE has been adjudged as the “Best Performing Defence Shipyard” four years in a row. Manager (Engg & DEP.), GRSE with their good ladies and Shri A.K. Mahapatro, General Manager (HR&A) GRSE in presence of other officials of GRSE and ALIMCO distributed assistive aids/appliances to differently abled persons on 27 Jan 18.

L53 has achieved a unique feat of successfully completing her Weapon trials prior delivery to the Indian Navy, and is being delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilder’s Liabilities.

With the handing over of IN LCU 53, GRSE has once again demonstrated its’ commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2016

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

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FAST ATTACK CRAFT “INS TIHAYU” BUILT BY GRSE COMMISSIONED

Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “TIHAYU” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, AVSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam today, 19 Oct 2016. Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.

GRSE had already delivered Nineteen (19) Fast Attack Crafts (FACs) to the Indian Navy, which have proved well in service. The 20th FAC delivered by GRSE has been commissioned today.

These ships are a further improved version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier built by GRSE for Indian Navy. The ship has an efficient hull form developed by the in-house Design Centre of GRSE and proved by extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots. The warship measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement of around 315 Tons, has excellent manoeuvrability and modern accommodation for the crew.

Named after an island in the Andaman, “INS Tihayu” is fitted with three water jet propulsion systems powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW of power. She is also fitted with indigenous 30mm Gun, to provide Artillery fire support during missions.

With the Commissioning of ‘INS Tihayu’, GRSE has once again demonstrated it’s commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.

 

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Government of India
Ministry of Defence

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016

INS Tihayu Joins the Indian Navy

The Indian Navy commissioned the highly manoeuvrable fast attack craft INS Tihayu at the Eastern Naval Command today 19 October 16. The ship was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral HCS Bisht AVSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Eastern Naval Command at a formal ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. INS Tihayu would be based in Visakhapatnam under the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Andhra Pradesh) and would be deployed for coastal patrol and surveillance operations along the Eastern Coast.

INS Tihayu is the second ship of the four follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FO-WJFAC), being built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The ship is an improved version of WJFAC, earlier constructed by GRSE. Conceived, designed and built indigenously, the commissioning of this ship completes the addition of another chapter to the nation’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and indigenisation efforts in the field of warship design and construction

Named after Tihayu island (presently known as Katchal island) in the Nicobar group, the 320-tonne INS Tihayu, measuring 49 meters can achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots. The ship is manned by a team comprising four officers and 41 sailors with Commander Ajay Kashov appointed as her commissioning Commanding Officer. The ship is capable of operating in shallow waters at high speeds and is equipped with enhanced fire power. Built for extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol the warship is fitted with advanced MTU engines, water jet propulsion and the latest communication equipment.

The ship’s armament consists of a 30 mm CRN 91 gun manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak. An electronic day-night fire control system namely Stabilised Optronic Pedestal (SOP) manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) controls the gun. The ship is also equipped with two 12.7 mm heavy machine guns (HMG) and multiple medium machine guns, besides shoulder-launched Igla surface-to-air missiles to combat aerial threats.

 

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2016

PRESS RELEASE

Handing Over of LCU Class Ship to Indian Navy by GRSE, Kolkata.

1. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) crossed yet another major milestone in its chequered history of warship construction with the handing over of the first ship of the Newly designed Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Ship named “L-51” to the Indian Navy today, 30 Sep 2016. The ship was formally handed over by Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship Cdr VS Nadkarni of the Indian Navy.

2. The LCU Mark IV ship is designed for multipurpose amphibious operations jointly carried out by Indian Navy & Indian Army for ensuring maritime security of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The ship is designed to transport by sea and beach at far away islands to deploy Army Tanks, Vehicles & Troops. GRSE is building 08 ships under the LCU Project. The entire design of these LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per the requirements specified by the Indian Navy. Compared to the earlier LCUs operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much bigger and have much better speed as well as other capabilities.

DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

PRESS RELEASE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF GRSE – 28 SEP 2016
(COMPANY PERFORMANCE)

The Annual General Meeting of Garden Reach Shipbuilders &Engineers Limited, Kolkata was held on28thSep 2016 at the Company’s registered office, 43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata.

Financial Performance. In his address, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN(Retd) highlighted that the Company achieved the highest ever turnover of Rs 1707 Cr in the Financial Year2015-16, as against Rs 1613Cr in the previous year. The Company also recorded the highest ever Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 247.11 Cr as against Rs 76.02 Cr in the FY 2014-15. During 2015-16,GRSE has contributed a total amount of Rs226.08 Cr to the National Exchequer by way of Dividend, Taxes and Duties.

Delivery / Launching of Ships

The delivery of 2ndAnti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kadmatt, a state of the art warship to Indian Navy was a significant achievement of the Company during 2015-16.The ASW Corvette is a frontline warship having low radar cross section and other advanced stealth features including very low underwater noise, enhancing the ship’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. In compliance with the “Make in India” initiative of Government of India, the ship has been built by GRSE with over 90% indigenous content. The successful construction of ASWCorvette, showcases the capability of the shipyard to build complex and advanced frontline warships for defending the country.

During the year, GRSE also “Launched” six warships. The ‘Launching’ of 4thAnti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kavaratti being built for the Indian Navy on 19th May 2015 was an important milestone.GRSE also achieved the rare feat of Launching three warships concurrently on 30 Jun 2015 when the First, Second and Third of the series of four Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts being built for the Indian Navy (Tarmugli, Tillanchang & Tihayu) were Launched from Raja Bagan Dockyard.Further, the fifth & sixth in the series of eight ‘Landing Craft – Utility’ (LCU) ships being built for the Indian Navy were “Launched” on 07th Dec 2015 and 12th Mar 2016, respectively.

Awards& Accolades

The efforts of GRSE have also been recognised by the Government of India and the Shipyard has been adjudged the “Best Performing Defence Shipyard” of the country. The Trophies for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14 were handed over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to C&MD, GRSE at the Ceremony held on 27 Jan 2016 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. GRSE had previously won the same Trophy for the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 as well. Thus, GRSE has now won this Trophy for four years in a row.

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PRESS RELEASE

Vendor Development Meet held on 24 September 2016

Vendor Meet 2016 – A Special Vendor Development Programme was conducted by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd at Fitting-Out-Jetty Unit on 24th September 2016. The event was inaugurated by Rear Admiral A K Verma, VSM (Retd), C&MD, , Commodore R Ghosh, VSM (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and Mr S S Dogra, Director (Finance) along with other senior Management officials of GRSE. interaction with the large number of business houses from different parts of the country was focused on Integrated Construction of Mega Blocks and Composite Outfitting Work for upcoming projects. Representatives from Twenty-Two business houses attended the event and gave positive responses.

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GRSE HANDS OVER FAST ATTACK CRAFT “TIHAYU” TO INDIAN NAVY

Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “TIHAYU” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was formally “Handed Over” to the Indian Navy today, 30 Aug 2016 at GRSE, Kolkata.

The warship was handed over by Rear Admiral (Retd) AK Verma, VSM, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship Cdr. Ajay Kashov, at a ceremony held in GRSE today. Rear Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Eastern Naval Command carried out Final Inspection of the ship prior to acceptance by the Navy. Commodore HC Joshi, Command Construction Officer, Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, Captain B Sardana, Director Ship Production, Integrated Headquarters (Navy), New Delhi, Cmde Ratnakar Ghosh (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), Mr Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), Mr AK Nanda, Director (Personnel) and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were present on the occasion.

GRSE had earlier built and delivered ten (10) WJFACs to the Indian Navy during 2009 to 2011, which are proving well in service. Indian Navy has placed order for four (04) more of these WJFACs as ‘Follow-on’ ships. The first ship of the ‘Follow-on’ Series of WJFACs INS Tarmugli was commissioned into Indian Navy on 23 May 2016. The second FAC has been delivered by GRSE today.
These ships are a further improved version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier built by GRSE for Indian Navy. The ship has an efficient hull form developed by the in-house Design Centre of GRSE and proved by extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots.

This warship measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement of around 315 Tons, has an endurance of around 2000 nautical miles at 12-14 knots speed. She also boasts of modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 29 personnel.

Named after an island in the Andaman, “Tihayu” is fitted with three water jet propulsion systems powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW of power. She is also fitted with CRN-91 indigenous 30mm Gun, to provide Artillery fire support during attack missions.

With the handing over of ‘Tihayu, GRSE has once again demonstrated it’s commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.

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Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft launched

New Delhi.30 Jun 16. The fourth in the series of Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FO-WJFAC) for the Indian Navy was launched at a ceremony at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. The ship was launched by Aruna Korde, wife of Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics.

After formal welcome by Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), VSM, Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE Ltd, the ceremony commenced with an address by the Chief Guest, Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics, Indian Navy. Thereafter, in accordance with the traditions, invocations from Atharva Veda were recited and Aruna Korde applied ‘Kumkum’ on the ship and named the ship as ‘INS Tarasa’. She wished the ship good luck and launched the vessel. The name of the ship, like the previously launched FO-WJFACs, is based on the picturesque island in the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, commended the contribution made by GRSE towards meeting the Navy’s growing requirements of state of art warships and acknowledged the role of GRSE as a reliable partner in pursuing the national goal of ‘Make in India’. He brought out that with the delivery of the first ship of FO-WJFAC project in Apr 16, M/s GRSE has delivered a total of 95 ships to the Indian Navy which speaks volumes about the shipyard capabilities. He extended warm felicitations to the entire team of the GRSE for their significant contribution towards meeting the Navy’s growing requirements of state-of-art warships.

These Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft are powered by the latest MTU engines, along with an advanced machinery control system and water jets and can attain a maximum speed of up to 35 Knots. The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Optronic Pedestal gives the ships the requisite firepower to undertake its role of patrolling at sea effectively.

The launch of FO-WJFAC, Yard 2112 designed in-house and built by GRSE, Kolkata for the Indian Navy is yet another milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.

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The fourth in the series of four ‘Water Jet Fast Attack Craft’ (WJFAC) being built for the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was “Launched” today,30thJune 2016at Raja Bagan Dockyard, Kolkata. The keel of the 4th WJFAC (Yard 2112), was earlier laid on 24 Sep 2015.

Following maritime traditions, the ship was “Launched” by Mrs. ArunaKorde, wife of Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE and other dignitaries from the Indian Navy and State Administration were present on the occasion. During the Naming Ceremony carried out at the time of Launching, the ship was named ‘TARASA‘ after an island in the Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands.

After Launching the ship will be fitted out at Raja Bagan Dockyard and will be delivered to Indian Navy after sea trials. The ship is an improved version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier built by GRSE for Indian Navy. She has an efficient hull form developed by the in-house Design Centre of GRSE and proved by extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots.

The hull form of this class of ships have excellent sea keeping characteristics and manoeuvrability. The design of these ships is comparable with similar vessels built anywhere in the world. It is cost-effective, fuel-efficient and powerful and well-suited for Attack Missions as well as other patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations carried out by Indian Navy.

This ship is last of the ‘Follow-on’ series of the ten (10) WJFACs delivered by GRSE to the Indian Navy during 2009 to 2011 and is fitted with three water jet propulsion systems powered by marine diesel engines each developing 2720 KW of power. The ship will also be fitted with CRN-91 indigenous 30 mm Gun, to provide Artillery fire support during attack missions.

She is 48 m Long, 7.5 m Wide with a Displacement of around 315 Tons and designed for a maximum speed of 35 knots, with an endurance of around 2000 nautical miles, at 12-14 knots speed. The ship has modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 29 personnel.

‘Launching of a ship’ marks completion of main hull of a ship & putting the ship in water for the first time. ‘Launching of a ship’ is an important milestone in the life of a ship which actually signifies birth of the ship. Hence ‘Launching of a ship’ is traditionally carried out by a lady.

After Launching, balance ‘Fitting Out’ of equipment and ship systems would be completed and the ships would be put to sea for trials before delivery within this financial year.

With the active support and participation of many business partners in various shipbuilding activities, the capabilities of this Mini Ratna Defence Shipyard has increased manifold.

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Commissioning of Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC)
“INS Tarmugli” built by GRSE Ltd, Kolkata on 23 May 16 at Visakhapatanam

Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “TARMUGLI” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral H C S Bisht, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam on 23 May 2016. Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.

GRSE had earlier built and delivered ten (10) WJFACs to the Indian Navy during 2009-2011, which are proving well in service. Indian Navy has placed order for four(04) more of these WJFACs as ‘Follow-on. The first ship of the ‘Follow-on’ series of WJFACs has been commissioned today.

These ships are a further improved version of the Fast Craft Crafts built earlier by GRSE for the Indian Navy. The ship has an efficient hull form developed by the in-house design centre of GRSE and proved by extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots.

The warship measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement of around 315 Tons, has an endurance of around 2000 nautical miles at 12-14 knots speed. She also boasts of modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 29 personnel.

Named after an island in the Andamans, “Tarmugli” is fitted with three water jet propulsion systems powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW of power. She is also fitted with CRN-91 indigenous 30 mm Gun to provide Artillery fire support during attack missions.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, AVSM, FOC-in-C commended GRSE, Kolkata for building such a fine ship for the Indian Navy with a very high indigenous content.

Rear Adm AK Verma, CMD, GRSE while addressing the occasion informed that after completion of modernization, GRSE is now at par with best shipyards of the world and is ready to meet challenges of building technologically advanced warships for the Indian Navy. Commissioning of “Tarmugli” is a testimony of the GRSEn shipbuilding capabilities.

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