Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel Samarthak on October 16, 2026

The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak, it is an indigenously made multi-purpose vessel, on October 16, 2026, at the Naval Base Karwar. It is developed by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India’s Make in India program, Samarthak is the first of the four multi-purpose vessels planned for induction into the Indian Navy. This is in view of the changing requirements of the Indian Navy which calls for versatile and indigenous vessels.

What is Samarthak?

Samarthak is a multi-purpose vessel that will be inducted into the Indian Navy to serve the various purposes.

The commissioning of this vessel will set to take place on October 16, 2026, at Naval Base Karwar in Karnataka.

Samarthak has been built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Ltd under the Make in India program. It is the first of four multi-purpose vessels to be inducted into the Indian Navy.

As opposed to the single-purpose vessel, a multi-purpose vessel can be used for various operations as per the requirement. Samarthak has been designed to serve multiple purposes.

Samarthak: Key Capabilities

The Maritime Surveillance and Patrolling
Low-Intensity Maritime Operations
Target Deployment and Testing
Unmanned and Autonomous Systems
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
Support to the Hospitals, Fire Fighting and Salvage Services

Indigenous Technology and Make in India Campaign

Samarthak has been developed by Larsen & Toubro Limited under Make in India campaign of the Government of India. It is an integrated combat system having indigenous sensors, weapons, and electronics for use in tough conditions at sea.

The induction of Samarthak will help in building the capability of India in ship building as well as reduce its reliance on foreign ships and defence systems. Indigenous construction can also provide an opportunity for the domestic industry.

Crest and Motto of Samarthak

The crest of the vessel has an image of an Indian elephant coming out of the ocean. The Indian elephant represents strength, intelligence and agility that are associated with the multiple purposes of the ship.

Motto of Samarthak is “विजयार्थम् एकनिष्ठता” which translates into “Victory is Our Sole Aim.”