The fourth ship in a series of eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk IV for the Indian Navy has been launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
Two LCUs were earlier launched on March 12 and September 23 last year. The third LCU was launched on January 16 this year and named 'LCU L54'.
The vessels' operations will include the transportation of main battle tanks, armored vehicles and troops of the Indian Army during amphibious operations.
The ship can be deployed for maritime roles like maritime security, beaching and un-beaching operations, humanitarian relief operations and evacuation from distant islands, search and rescue operations along with peacekeeping missions.
India is currently undergoing a push to build its own naval vessels within India.
Photo: Indian Navy
