Two prominent Indian Naval ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, currently on a mission in the South Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR), arrived in Jakarta on 17 July 2023. The Indonesian Navy warmly welcomed the ships upon their arrival.
During their port call, personnel from the Indian and Indonesian navies will engage in various professional interactions, including joint yoga sessions, sports activities, and cross-deck visits. These activities aim to strengthen mutual cooperation and understanding between the two navies.
After completing the necessary operational procedures, the two ships will participate in a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) at sea with the Indonesian Navy. This exercise will further enhance the already strong interoperability between the two navies.
INS Sahyadri is a stealth frigate and INS Kolkata is a stealth destroyer. Both ships are significant achievements of indigenous design and construction. INS Sahyadri belongs to the Project-17 class, while INS Kolkata is the first vessel of the Project-15A class. These advanced warships have been built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd in Mumbai, showcasing India’s expertise in naval technology and shipbuilding.
About INS Sahyadri
INS Sahyadri (F-49) is a stealth multi-role frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the third and final ship of the Shivalik-class frigates. The ship was named after the Sahyadri mountain range in India.
- INS Sahyadri was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited shipyard in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was launched on 27 May 2005 and commissioned on 21 July 2012.
- The ship is 142 meters long, 17 meters wide, and has a displacement of 6,250 tons. It is powered by two General Electric LM2500 gas turbines and two Wartsila NS180 diesel engines. The ship has a top speed of 28 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles.
- INS Sahyadri is armed with a 127 mm Otobreda main gun, two 30 mm AK-630 close-in weapon systems, two 12.7 mm machine guns, and two quad-tube Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers. The ship also has a helicopter deck and can carry two HAL Dhruv helicopters.
INS Sahyadri is a versatile warship that can be used for a variety of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft warfare, and maritime patrol. The ship has been deployed on several missions in the Indian Ocean region and has played a significant role in protecting India’s maritime interests.
About INS Kolkata
INS Kolkata (D63) is a Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. She is the lead ship of the class and was named after the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) in India.
- INS Kolkata was built at the Mazagon Dock Limited shipyard in Mumbai. She was launched on 30 March 2006, and commissioned on 16 August 2014.
- The ship is 163 meters long, 18 meters wide, and has a full load displacement of 7,500 tons. She is powered by a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion system, consisting of four gas turbines that can propel the ship to a top speed of 30 knots.
- INS Kolkata is armed with a variety of weapons, including a 127 mm Otobreda main gun, two 30 mm AK-630 close-in weapon systems, two 12.7 mm machine guns, two quad-tube Harpoon anti-ship missile launchers, two BrahMos supersonic cruise missile launchers, and two P-800 Oniks anti-ship missile launchers. The ship also has a helicopter deck and can carry two HAL Dhruv helicopters.
INS Kolkata is a versatile warship that can be used for a variety of missions, including anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft warfare, and maritime patrol. The ship has been deployed on several missions in the Indian Ocean region and has played a significant role in protecting India’s maritime interests.
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