Extracted Data Points

  • The 'Steel Cutting' Ceremony of the 5th Fleet Support Ship (FSS) was held at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam on 08 May 2026.
  • This is the last of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy.
  • The Indian Navy signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships in August 2023.
  • Delivery of the ships is scheduled to commence from mid-2027.
  • Each ship has a displacement of more than 40,000 Tons.
  • The ships will deliver fuel, water, ammunition and stores to fleet ships at sea.
  • The FSS will enhance the Fleet's strategic reach and mobility through prolonged deployments.
  • In secondary roles, the ships will be equipped for Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
  • The ships will also support Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) for delivery of relief material and evacuation of personnel.
  • The FSS project features completely indigenous design.
  • Majority of the equipment is sourced from indigenous manufacturers.
  • The project aligns with Government of India initiatives: Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and Make for the World.