LIVE: INS Samarthak Commissioning Ceremony | Indian Navy | 16 October 2026

Watch the live commissioning ceremony of INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy’s first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), at Naval Base, Karwar, on 16 October 2026. The ceremony will take place in the presence of the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan. 🗓️ Date: 16 October 2026 🕒 Time: 11:10 AM IST 📍 Location: Karwar Built by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government of India’s Make in India initiative, INS Samarthak marks a significant milestone in indigenous warship construction and India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Designed for a wide range of maritime missions, the vessel will enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities in maritime surveillance, patrol, unmanned and autonomous systems support, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), and specialised maritime operations. The commissioning of INS Samarthak highlights the Indian Navy’s commitment to operational readiness, indigenous innovation and strengthening India’s maritime capabilities. ⚓ Ship’s Motto: “विजयार्थम् एकनिष्ठता” — Victory Is Our Sole Aim. #INSSamarthak #IndianNavy #CommissioningCeremony #MultiPurposeVessel #AatmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #Karwar