Goa, June 9 -- Goa Shipyard, a premier defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, marked a significant milestone in the nation's maritime capability-building journey with the keel laying of Yard 1283; the fourth ship in the prestigious Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) series for the Indian Navy, as per a company statement.

The ceremony was held on Monday and was graced by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, who laid the keel in a solemn and dignified tradition steeped in naval heritage.

The keel laying marks continued progress in the construction of seven NGOPVs, being designed and built entirely in-house by Goa Shipyard under a Rs 6,200 crore contract signed on March 30, 2023.

The vessels are tailored...