Rajnath Singh launches first indigenous Fleet Support Ship 'Surya' at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam
6 October 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched FSS-1 'Surya', the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam. The ship has cargo and liquid transfer capability, maintenance workshops, a helicopter deck and self-defence systems. The keel of FSS-5, the fifth fleet support ship, was also laid. The upgraded Slipway-4, able to build and launch ships of up to 45,000 DWT, and a 300-tonne Goliath crane built under Make in India were inaugurated.
Ship launched:
FSS-1 'Surya'
Slipway-4 capacity:
Up to 45,000 DWT
Crane:
300-tonne Goliath crane
Why it matters for exams: Naval shipbuilding milestones and Make in India defence projects feature in defence and science-tech sections.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
DWT Deadweight tonnage — The total weight a ship can carry, including cargo and fuel.