INS Sumedha

INS Sumedha (P58) en-route to Mongla, Bangladesh
History
India
NameINS Sumedha
NamesakeSumedha
Operator Indian Navy
BuilderGoa Shipyard Limited
Launched21 May 2011
Completed15 January 2014
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Class and typeSaryu-class patrol vessel
Tonnage2,200 tonnes (2,200 long tons; 2,400 short tons)
Length105 m (344 ft)
PropulsionTwo KOEL/Pielstick Diesel engines
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Range6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km; 6,900 mi) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
ComplementEight officers and 108 sailors
Armament
  • 76-mm SRGM (Super Rapid Gun Mount)
  • close-in weapon system
  • CHAFF launchers[1]

INS Sumedha (P58) is the third Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, designed and constructed indigenously by the Goa Shipyard Limited.[2][3] It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets and escort duties.[4][5]

  1. ^ "INS Sunayna to Extend SNC's Reach". Press Information Bureau. 15 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Goa Shipyard Limited touches 200 mark, largest NOPV handed over to Navy". The Times of India. 16 January 2014. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Third OPV Joins Indian Navy". Naval Today. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
  4. ^ "INS Sunayna commissioned to enhance Indian navy's prowess". The Indian Express. 16 October 2013. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Goa Shipyard Ltd delivers offshore patrol vessel to Navy". Business Standard. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2014.