INS Savitri
Why in news?
In early November 2025, INS Savitri made a notable port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, where it hosted visitors onboard to showcase the Indian Navy's operational capabilities, technological advancements, and rich heritage.
About INS Savitri
- INS Savitri is an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy's Sukanya class.
- It is a multi-mission vessel primarily used for coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance, and escort duties.
- Class and Type: Sukanya-class patrol vessel
- Builder: Hindustan Shipyard Limited
- Commissioned: November 27, 1990
- Status: Active, operating under the Eastern Naval Command based at Visakhapatnam
- Displacement: 1,890 to 1,900 tons (full load)
- Length: 101 meters
- Speed: Capable of speeds in excess of 21 knots (39 km/h)
- Armament: Equipped with a 40 mm 60-cal Bofors anti-aircraft gun and 12.7 mm machine guns
- Fleet support operations
- Aerial surveillance and search & rescue operations
- Monitoring of Sea Lines of Communication and offshore assets
- Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) missions
