Pacific, ensuring sustained deployments

At the heart of HSL’s resurgence is the ₹19,000 crore Fleet Support Ship (FSS) contract, a first-of-its-kind undertaking in India. Awarded in 2023, the project involves the construction of five 44,000-tonne replenishment vessels for the Indian Navy. These ships will significantly enhance India’s operational endurance in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring sustained deployments far from home shores. The first vessel’s steel-cutting took place in April 2024, followed by keel-laying in November 2024. The second and third ships’ steel-cutting ceremonies were conducted at L&T’s Kattupalli Shipyard in December 2024 and February 2025, showcasing a collaborative approach between public and private-sector shipbuilders. สล็อต