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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. 

Key Characteristics and Specifications

• 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

Operational Roles and Missions

• Fleet support operations
• Aerial surveillance and search & rescue operations
• Monitoring of Sea Lines of Communication and offshore assets
• Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) missions 

The ship has been deployed for various expeditionary missions across the Indian Ocean Region, including patrols off the Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius. It has also been involved in transporting medical aid to other countries, such as Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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