Indian Navy Strengthens Capabilities: Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shreyas' Launched at GRSE Kolkata

As part of the Indian Navy's indigenous shipbuilding campaign, the Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Yard 3040, named 'Shreyas', was launched on October 10, 2026, at M/s GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers) in Kolkata. The vessel was launched by Mrs. Reman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. The occasion was attended by several senior dignitaries from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Navy, GRSE, and the industrial sector.

These next-generation offshore patrol vessels are currently being constructed simultaneously at two different shipyards: GSL (Goa Shipyard Limited) in Goa and GRSE in Kolkata. Completely indigenously designed and built, these vessels will enhance the capabilities of existing OPVs/NOPVs in multi-domain operations, including maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy operations.

The naming of these vessels is based on India's rich heritage. In the Sanskrit language, 'Shreyas' means 'the best' or 'most excellent'. This achievement is a significant part of the Indian Navy's efforts toward realizing the vision of the Government of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives.