According to information published by the Indian government on December 19, 2021, Mormugao, Indian Navy's second indigenous stealth destroyer of the P15B class, planned to be commissioned in mid-2022, proceeded on her maiden sea sortie.
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Visakhapatnam-class (or P-15 Bravo-class) destroyer INS Mormugao (Picture source: Indian government)
The Indian Navy played a pivotal role in the liberation and dedicating the ship's name to the maritime state of Goa will not just enhance the bonding between the Indian Navy and the people of Goa, but also link the ship's identity permanently to the crucial role the Navy played in nation-building.
Mormugao is being built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDSL) as part of Project 15B destroyers. The ship incorporates several niche indigenous technologies and is a shining example of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. She has provided thrust and impetus to the 'Make in India' initiative.
Mormugao will add significantly to the Indian Navy’s combat capabilities.
With the recent commissioning in November 2021 of INS Visakhapatnam and the fourth P75 submarine INS Vela, the commencement of sea trials of Mormugao is testimony to the cutting-edge capabilities of MDSL and the strong indigenous shipbuilding tradition of a modern and vibrant India.
The Visakhapatnam-class destroyers, or P-15 Bravo-class, or simply P-15B, is a class of guided-missile destroyers currently being built for the Indian Navy.
Noted for being the largest-ever destroyers to be built in India, the Visakhapatnam-class is an upgraded derivative of its predecessor, the Kolkata-class, with improved features of stealth, automation, and ordnance.
