Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has launched Shreyas, the third of the four next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) built by the shipyard for the Indian Navy.
As informed, the vessel was launched in Kolkata on October 10, 2026. The construction of NGOPVs is underway at two shipyards, GSL and GRSE. These indigenously designed and built ships will augment the existing OPVs/ NOPVs for multi-domain operations.
The ships are larger and more capable than earlier OPVs, offering enhanced endurance, firepower, and operational versatility. Measuring about 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, they will achieve speeds of up to 23 knots and have an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots.
Designed for a wide range of maritime operations, the NGOPVs will undertake coastal and offshore asset protection, maritime interdiction, surveillance, VBSS (visit, board, search and seizure), mine warfare and special operations. These warships will also be deployed for out-of-area contingency operations, anti-piracy, counter-infiltration, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), search and rescue missions, besides supporting hospital, COMINT and fleet maintenance roles.
“The next generation offshore patrol vessel project, these ships are NG in letter and spirit, be it the length and width, or the endurance, or displacement, and also the potency of the equipment and weapon fit when compared to the existing offshore patrol vessels of the currently in operation with the Indian Navy," Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Cmde Shri P R Hari, said.
This launch comes less than two months after the launch of Shruti, the second vessel of the series. The first NGOPV, Sanghmitra, was launched on May 20, 2026.
This marks three launches in less than five months, reflecting the steady momentum achieved by GRSE in executing this prestigious project of four advanced warships as part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship NGOPV program, it was concluded.
