Gujarat CM unveils crest of Indian Navy warship ‘Surat’
07 Nov 2023 22:41:32
At a ceremony conducted in Surat city on November 6, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the crest of the Indian Navy's newest guided missile destroyer, "Surat," in the presence of Admiral R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, and other senior commanders.
According to an announcement from the Defence Ministry, this is the first battleship named for the Gujarati city, and in the first instance, the warship's crest was unveiled in the city for which it was named.
The historic Hazira lighthouse, which was constructed in 1836 at the southern entrance of Khambhat, and an Asian lion, a symbol of grandeur and power, are shown on the crest of the battleship that is currently under construction. The fourth vessel in the locally designed and built Project 15B.
The three more ships that were put into service are Imphal, Visakhapatnam, and Mormugao. These warships display a powerful armament, which includes indigenous torpedo tube launchers, long-range surface-to-air missiles, and BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
One of the first lighthouses in India, it was constructed in 1836. The Asiatic lion on the crest, which is also Gujarat's state animal, represents the might and majesty of the ship.
The battleship Surat, outfitted with the most recent developments in naval warfare technology and fighting capabilities, is a potent symbol of the navy's dedication to both maritime security and national defense.
The undulating sea on the crest does a good job of capturing this. As they prepare to join the fleet of the Indian Navy, Surat promises to be a strong sentinel, protecting the nation's marine borders and defending the country's vital interests in the area. The battleship Surat, named after the dynamic city of Surat, which is known for its rich nautical history and shipbuilding pedigree, represents the ambitious and self-reliant character of its namesake.
The building of the warship Surat illustrates the country's devotion to indigenous, cutting-edge marine technologies and strategic military achievements. Surat and her able-bodied crew are scheduled to enter active service next year and will serve the country honorably for decades to come, according to authorities.
The undulating sea on the crest does a good job of capturing this. As they prepare to join the fleet of the Indian Navy, Surat promises to be a strong sentinel, protecting the nation's marine borders and defending the country's vital interests in the area. The battleship Surat, named after the dynamic city of Surat, which is known for its rich nautical history and shipbuilding pedigree, represents the ambitious and self-reliant character of its namesake.
The building of the warship Surat illustrates the country's devotion to indigenous, cutting-edge marine technologies and strategic military achievements. Surat and her able-bodied crew are scheduled to enter active service next year and will serve the country honorably for decades to come, according to authorities.