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Visakhapatnam: Steel Cutting of 4th FSS takes place at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd

Visakhapatnam, June 19 (UNI) Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) today said it has achieved a significant milestone with the steel cutting of the fourth Fleet Support Ship (FSS) for the Indian Navy.
The ceremonial steel cutting was formally initiated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, in the presence of VAdm Rajesh Pendharkar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, CINCENC and VAdm Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, CWP&A, a release said here.
The CNS lauded HSL’s progress and stated that the FSS will be the second-largest indigenous warship after INS Vikrant. At 223 meters long and over 40,000T in displacement, it will enable fleet replenishment, helicopter operations, frontline maintenance, and HADR support—boosting naval endurance at sea.
Amidst evolving security challenges, he stressed the need for a combat-ready, future-proof Navy.
Highlighting that 59 of 60 naval ships under construction are being built in India, he reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to self-reliance and the Prime Minister’s 'Maha Sagar' vision for secure, cooperative maritime growth.
Cmde Hemant Khatri, C&MD of HSL, highlighted the strategic importance of the FSS project - awarded after a long gap and affirmed HSL’s readiness to deliver, leveraging experience from INS Dhruv and Diving Support Vessels.
The fourth FSS will be built on the upgraded slipway with a 300T Goliath crane, enhancing HSL’s capacity for future large naval projects like LPDs, Hemant said.
In FY 2024–25, HSL posted its best-ever financials with Rs 1,783 Crore income, Rs 284 crore PBT, and a positive net worth of Rs 493 Cr after 40 years.
Notably, all four FSSs began construction within 22 months of contract signing, reflecting strong execution and growing momentum, he added..
With a healthy order book, modern infrastructure, and focus on indigenisation and quality, HSL is well-positioned to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat and “Make for the World.”
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