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DELIVERY OF YARD 132 (LSAM 22) Induction ceremony of eighth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Induction of these Barges would provide impetus to operational commitments of Indian Navy by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to Indian Navy platforms both alongside jetties and at outer harbors.
DELIVERY OF YARD 132 (LSAM 22) Induction ceremony of eighth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Induction of these Barges would provide impetus to operational commitments of Indian Navy by facilitating Transportation, Embarkation and Disembarkation of articles/ ammunition to Indian Navy platforms both alongside jetties and at outer harbors.
DELIVERY OF YARD 132 (LSAM 22)
Induction ceremony of eighth Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile (ACTCM) Barge, LSAM 22 (Yard 132) wa
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Indian Navy completes hydrographic survey of 25,000 sq. nautical miles of Mauritius
The fair sheet of the hydrographic survey were formally handed over to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool by High Commissioner of India to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava at a formal ceremony on Thursday
The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak completed the final phase of the hydrographic survey of Mauritius covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles. The fair sheet of the hydrographic survey, along with newly prepared nautical charts and survey equipment were formally handed over to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool by High Commissioner of India to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava at a formal ceremony on Thursday (January 23, 2025).
“The creation of a new nautical chart will enable Mauritius to develop its maritime infrastructure, resource management and coastal development planning. This milestone event reflects the enduring partnership between India and Mauritius in fostering maritime development and regional cooperation,” the Indian Navy said in a statement.
In addition, Captain Tribhuvan Singh, Commanding Officer of INS Sarvekshak called on Shakeel Ahmed Yousuf Abdul Razack Mohamed, Minister of Housing and Lands, Mauritius and discussed the details of survey operations undertaken.
Indian Navy hydrographic vessels regularly assist various countries in hydrographic surveys of their exclusive economic zones (EEZs). “In line with Government of India’s SAGAR initiative, the survey ships of the Indian Navy have conducted various joint survey operations with friendly foreign nations covering an area of 89,000 sq. km. in the last five years and have produced 96 charts,” the Navy said on June 21 last year when World Hydrography Day is observed.
The Navy has also assisted them by capacity building and knowledge sharing. These efforts are undertaken by indigenously built survey ships mapping the vast Indian Ocean Region.
On the bilateral front, India and Mauritius have extensive defence cooperation spanning various domains. Mauritius has an International Liaison Officer at the Indian Navy’s Information Fusion Centre for Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located in Gurugram. Mauritius also hosts radar centres that are part of India’s joint coastal radar surveillance system. Mauritius Police Force operates two Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH)-MkIII and one Dornier Do-228 aircraft built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
India has significantly scaled up its capacity building assistance to littoral states in the Indian Ocean as part of efforts to augment their national capacities. There has also been a particular focus on increasing defence exports in the last few years.
KEEL LAYING OF SECOND FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY
Keel Laying ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, K
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KEEL LAYING OF SECOND FLEET SUPPORT SHIP FOR INDIAN NAVY
Posted On: 13 MAR 2025 10:28AM by PIB DelhiKeel Laying ceremony of second of the five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 12 Mar 25, in the presence of VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition and senior officials from Indian Navy, Hindustan Shipyard Limited and M/s L&T. The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid-2027. Showcasing the strength of public-private partnership, HSL has contracted construction of two FSS to M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli to effectively utilise country’s shipbuilding capacity and meet stringent timelines for delivery.
MAN Engines at Heart of Indian Navy Newbuilding Propulsion Package
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
MAN Energy Solutions naval solution includes MAN 32/44CR engines and Alpha propellers chosen for Fleet Support Ships
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) located in Visakhapatnam on the east coast of India has awarded MAN Energy Solutions a significant contract for the supply of the main propulsion packages for five newbuild Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy. The order consists of 10 × 20V32/44CR marine engines together with main reduction gearboxes, shaft generators, bow thrusters and MAN Alpha Navy CPP systems. This milestone agreement reinforces HSL’s commitment to enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy through state-of-the art technology and strategic partnerships.
The FSSs represent a new class of large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Commodore Hemant Khatri (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, expressed HSL’s delight in partnering with MAN Energy Solutions for the supply of the main propulsion plants for the five FSSs being built for the Indian Navy. He said that the selection of MAN Energy Solutions was conducted through a transparent and competitive tender process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and value for this critical project.
Khatri further added: “Given the extensive use of MAN engines on a large number of vessels globally, we encourage MAN Energy Solutions to consider evolving their business model and establishing stronger partnerships in India by increasing their local content in manufacturing and to continue enhancing post-delivery support infrastructure within the country. MAN can contribute significantly to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and further strengthen their collaboration with Indian Navy and maritime stakeholders.”
Gaby Hanna, Senior Vice President and Head of Region Middle East at MAN Energy Solutions, said: “This is a substantial order and we are very happy that the Indian Navy has asked us to provide a propulsion package that matches the needs of this demanding application. We are delighted to partner with Hindustan Shipyard on this prestigious project. The propulsion package will meet such key requirements for the fleet-support ships as reliability, efficiency, shock resistance, Integrated Logistics Support and provide a step closer to self-reliance.”
Marita Krems, Senior Vice President and Head of Four-Stroke Marine & License at MAN Energy Solutions, said: ”This sophisticated naval application marks another milestone for our increasingly important navy business and we are looking forward to further developing our successful cooperation with Hindustan Shipyard and the Indian Navy."
With a power of 12 MW per engine, the 20V32/44CR will be the largest MAN four-stroke marine engine delivered to the Indian Navy during a relationship that spans more than 50 years. The well-proven MAN 32/44CR engine, which is also used in multiple fleet-support vessels in other navies worldwide, represents the latest technology in the area of medium-speed marine diesel engines. Additionally, MAN Energy Solutions is upholding its commitment to self-reliance by introducing two Indian-made shaft generators of 1 MWe each per ship, with all services related to installation and commissioning of all equipment’s being provided through MAN Energy Solutions India.
The vessels will be propelled by a naval MAN Alpha CP propeller. Special attention has been paid to the hydrodynamic propeller design to excel in a wide range of operating conditions, balancing efficiency, noise and cavitation for the best overall performance. A state-of-the-art water-lubricated stern-tube system has also been included, which offers the highest degree of reliability and availability, resulting in the best total cost of ownership
Picture from the signing ceremony between MAN Energy Solutions and Hindustan Shipyard.
MAN Engines at Heart of Indian Navy Newbuilding Propulsion Package
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
MAN Energy Solutions naval solution includes MAN 32/44CR engines and Alpha propellers chosen for Fleet Support Ships
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) located in Visakhapatnam on the east coast of India has awarded MAN Energy Solutions a significant contract for the supply of the main propulsion packages for five newbuild Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy. The order consists of 10 × 20V32/44CR marine engines together with main reduction gearboxes, shaft generators, bow thrusters and MAN Alpha Navy CPP systems. This milestone agreement reinforces HSL’s commitment to enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy through state-of-the art technology and strategic partnerships.
The FSSs represent a new class of large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Commodore Hemant Khatri (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Limited, expressed HSL’s delight in partnering with MAN Energy Solutions for the supply of the main propulsion plants for the five FSSs being built for the Indian Navy. He said that the selection of MAN Energy Solutions was conducted through a transparent and competitive tender process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and value for this critical project.
Khatri further added: “Given the extensive use of MAN engines on a large number of vessels globally, we encourage MAN Energy Solutions to consider evolving their business model and establishing stronger partnerships in India by increasing their local content in manufacturing and to continue enhancing post-delivery support infrastructure within the country. MAN can contribute significantly to the ‘Make in India’ initiative and further strengthen their collaboration with Indian Navy and maritime stakeholders.”
Gaby Hanna, Senior Vice President and Head of Region Middle East at MAN Energy Solutions, said: “This is a substantial order and we are very happy that the Indian Navy has asked us to provide a propulsion package that matches the needs of this demanding application. We are delighted to partner with Hindustan Shipyard on this prestigious project. The propulsion package will meet such key requirements for the fleet-support ships as reliability, efficiency, shock resistance, Integrated Logistics Support and provide a step closer to self-reliance.”
Marita Krems, Senior Vice President and Head of Four-Stroke Marine & License at MAN Energy Solutions, said: ”This sophisticated naval application marks another milestone for our increasingly important navy business and we are looking forward to further developing our successful cooperation with Hindustan Shipyard and the Indian Navy."
With a power of 12 MW per engine, the 20V32/44CR will be the largest MAN four-stroke marine engine delivered to the Indian Navy during a relationship that spans more than 50 years. The well-proven MAN 32/44CR engine, which is also used in multiple fleet-support vessels in other navies worldwide, represents the latest technology in the area of medium-speed marine diesel engines. Additionally, MAN Energy Solutions is upholding its commitment to self-reliance by introducing two Indian-made shaft generators of 1 MWe each per ship, with all services related to installation and commissioning of all equipment’s being provided through MAN Energy Solutions India.
The vessels will be propelled by a naval MAN Alpha CP propeller. Special attention has been paid to the hydrodynamic propeller design to excel in a wide range of operating conditions, balancing efficiency, noise and cavitation for the best overall performance. A state-of-the-art water-lubricated stern-tube system has also been included, which offers the highest degree of reliability and availability, resulting in the best total cost of ownership
Picture from the signing ceremony between MAN Energy Solutions and Hindustan Shipyard.
MAN Engines at Heart of Indian Navy Newbuilding Propulsion Package