Saryu class opv

1. Saryu Class OPV

2. Contents Introduction Propulsion Armament Complement Ships In The Class Commissioning References

3. Introduction The  Saryu  class  of naval offshore patrol vessels (OPV) are advanced patrol ships under construction for the Indian Navy at the Goa Shipyard Limited. These vessels are capable of ocean surveillance and monitoring and can maintain control of shipping lanes. They can also be deployed to provide security to offshore oil installations, and other naval assets.

4. Length 105 Breadth (m) 12.9 Displacement (ton) 2215 Crew Officers 8 Sailors 102 Helicopter 1 x ALH Armament 1 x 76 mm Ottomelara gun with FCS 2 x 30 mm CWS Speed (kt) 25 Range (nm) 6000 Endurance (day) Normal 20 Extended 60

5. Propulsion Saryu class ships are propelled by two SEMT diesel engines which are the largest engines of its type to be inducted in the Indian Navy, enabling the ships to achieve speeds in excess of 25 knots.  The ship has a range of 6,000 nm at 16 kts and a normal endurance of 20 days, extendable to 60 days.  The entire propulsion and power management of the ship is controlled electronically by means of a Remote Control System which incorporates the Automatic Power Management System also.

6. Armament Armed with 1 x 76 mm Ottomelara gun with electro optic Fire Control System (FCS) and 2 x 30 mm Close-in Weapon System (CWS). The ships  feature a helicopter landing deck and hangar capable of operating the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).

7. Complement The ship has a complement of 8 officers and 105 sailors who are accommodated in advance ergonomic cabins, which provide improved crew comfort with enhanced space management.  A fully integrated LAN system onboard along with a CCTV management system ensures optimal utilization of onboard equipment and better crew efficiency. She is also equipped with two rigid inflatable fast motor boats.

8. Ships In The Class Name Laid down Launched Sea trials Commissioning Home port INS  Saryu 30 March 2009 21 January 2013 Port Blair INS Sunayna 25 September 2007 14 November 2009 3 September 2013 15 October 2013 Kochi INS Sumedha 21 May 2011 INS Sumitra 6 December 2010

9. Commissioning INS Saryu , the first ship of the class, was officially commissioned into the Indian Navy at Goa on January 21, 2013 by Air Marshal PK Roy, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command. INS Saryu was earlier handed over to the Indian Navy on December 21, 2012 in a simple ceremony. Rear Admiral ( Retd ) Vineet Bakhshi , Chairman & Managing Director, Goa Shipyard Limited, handed over the ship to Cdr Amanpreet Singh, Commanding Officer Designate, INS SARYU.  The ship was launched on March 30, 2009. INS Sunayna was commissioned on October 15, 2013. The ship was launched on November 14, 2009. Two more ships of the class - INS Sumitra , and INS Sumedha - were launched on December 6, 2010 and May 21, 2011 respectively. The above ships are currently under fitment at GSL and are scheduled to be inducted at regular intervals.

10. References https://sites.google.com/site/idpsentinel/naval-projects/offshore-patrol-vessels/ins-saryu-class-stealth-opvs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saryu-class_patrol_vessel

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