MoDefence to procure Fleet Support Ships

August 28, 2023

The Ministry of Defence signed a groundbreaking contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a state-owned company based in Visakhapatnam, for the acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS).
The overall cost of this venture is estimated to be approximately ₹19,000 crore.
These vessels, weighing an impressive 44,000 tonnes each, are equipped to provide essential resources such as fuel, water, ammunition, and supplies to naval fleets on extended missions.
The Fleet Support Ships (FSS) will serve a crucial role in maritime operations by facilitating the replenishment of ships at sea.
They can be deployed for evacuation of people and Human Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)