Steel Cutting of Fifth And Final Fleet Support Ship Marks Major Boost To Indian Navy’s Blue-Water Capabilities

On 8 May 2026, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam conducted the steel-cutting ceremony for the fifth and final Fleet Support Ship (FSS) ordered by the Indian Navy, marking a decisive milestone in strengthening India’s blue-water naval capabilities.These massive vessels, each displacing over 40,000 tons, will provide critical replenishment at sea and support humanitarian operations,
On 8 May 2026, Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam conducted the steel-cutting ceremony for the fifth and final Fleet Support Ship (FSS) ordered by the Indian Navy, marking a decisive milestone in strengthening India’s blue-water naval capabilities.These massive vessels, each displacing over 40,000 tons, will provide critical replenishment at sea and support humanitarian operations,
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