Samarthak Multi-Purpose Vessel

On 27th August 2026, the Indian Navy received Samarthak, its first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel built by Larsen & Toubro.

Key Points

Builder: The vessel was built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu.
Indigenous Content: Samarthak has over 75% indigenous content.
Primary Role: It will serve as a versatile trial and evaluation platform for the Indian Navy.
Maritime Operations: The vessel can undertake surveillance, reconnaissance and offshore patrolling.
HADR: It can support Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
Name Significance: ‘Samarthak’ means “The Proponent”, reflecting its role as a mission enabler.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The vessel strengthens India’s indigenous defence shipbuilding and self-reliant defence ecosystem.