Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam
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Indigenous shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure: a key GS3 theme for Atmanirbhar Bharat and maritime security.
Why in news
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, Surya, and inaugurated a Goliath crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam.
Background
The ship 'Surya' is the Indian Navy's first indigenous Fleet Support Ship. The launch occurred at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam under a ₹19,000-crore contract for a 300-tonne Goliath crane.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRajnath Singh: Union Minister of Defence
- FactGoliath crane: 300-tonne capacity inaugurated at HSL
- FactContract value: ₹19,000-crore for the crane and associated infrastructure
Prelims practice question
What is the capacity of the Goliath crane inaugurated at Hindustan Shipyard Limited?
- (a)500-tonne
- (b)300-tonne
- (c)150-tonne
- (d)1000-tonne
Show answer
Answer: (b) 300-tonne — The note specifies a 300-tonne capacity for the Goliath crane inaugurated at HSL.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous shipbuilding and the development of maritime industrial hubs in strengthening India's maritime security and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' goals.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign shipyards for critical fleet support vessels
- Economic multiplier: Job creation and industrial cluster development in coastal regions like Visakhapatnam
- Technological leap: Localization of heavy-lift maritime infrastructure like Goliath cranes
Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Maritime Security · Indigenous Shipbuilding · Industrial Hubs · Defence Infrastructure
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