The Hindu Business Line : Shardul handed over to Navy

The ship Shardul, which was ordered in December 2001, has been handed over to the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has stated in a press note. This is third ship of LST (L) class built by GRSE. The earlier ships of this class (INS Magar and INS Gharial) were built and delivered in 1987 and 1997 respectively. Two follow-on ships, Yard 3015 (Kesari) and Yard 3016 (Airavat), are in an advanced stage of fitting out. The design modification of the Shardul class has been carried out by GRSE. The project is managed by the Directorate of Ship Production. The new ship will be an important amphibious warship, carrying Landing Craft Assault armoured tanks, army vehicles and troops, according to the press note. The ship is capable of beaching for disembarkation of these vehicles and troops.

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