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'''INS ''Sumitra''''' is the fourth and last [[Saryu class patrol vessel]] of the [[Indian Navy]], designed and constructed by [[Goa Shipyard Limited]].<ref name=toi18j14>{{cite news|title=Goa Shipyard Limited delivers INS Sumitra to Indian Navy|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-Shipyard-Limited-delivers-INS-Sumitra-to-Indian-Navy/articleshow/38574523.cms|accessdate=18 July 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=18 July | '''INS ''Sumitra''''' is the fourth and last [[Saryu class patrol vessel]] of the [[Indian Navy]], designed and constructed by [[Goa Shipyard Limited]].<ref name=toi18j14>{{cite news|title=Goa Shipyard Limited delivers INS Sumitra to Indian Navy|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-Shipyard-Limited-delivers-INS-Sumitra-to-Indian-Navy/articleshow/38574523.cms|accessdate=18 July 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=18 July 2022}}</ref> It is also the [[presidential yacht]] of [[India]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/news/asia/india/offshore-patrol-vessel-ins-sumitra-to-serve-as-presidential-yacht-1.1665958|title=Offshore patrol vessel INS Sumitra to serve as presidential yacht|last=IANS|date=2016-02-04|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-03-29}}</ref> It is designed to undertake fleet support operations, coastal and offshore patrolling, ocean surveillance and monitoring of sea lines of communications and offshore assets and escort duties.<ref>{{cite news|title=INS Sunayna commissioned to enhance Indian navy's prowess|url=http://newindianexpress.com/nation/INS-Sunayna-commissioned-to-enhance-Indian-navy%E2%80%99s-prowess/2013/10/16/article1837481.ece |accessdate=16 October 2013|newspaper=The Indian Express|date=16 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Goa Shipyard Ltd delivers offshore patrol vessel to Navy|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/goa-shipyard-ltd-delivers-offshore-patrol-vessel-to-navy-114011400826_1.html|accessdate=16 January 2014|newspaper=Business Standard|date=16 January 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
The [[Keel-laying|keel]] of INS ''Sumitra'' was laid at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on 28 April 2010, and she was [[Ship launching|launched]] on 6 December 2010. During her construction at GSL, she was known as Yard 1211.<ref>{{cite news|title=INS Sumitra: Goa Shipyard Launches Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV)|url=http://www.marinebuzz.com/2010/12/08/ins-sumitra-goa-shipyard-launches-naval-offshore-patrol-vessel-nopv/|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=Marine Buzz|date=8 December | The [[Keel-laying|keel]] of INS ''Sumitra'' was laid at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) on 28 April 2010, and she was [[Ship launching|launched]] on 6 December 2010. During her construction at GSL, she was known as Yard 1211.<ref>{{cite news|title=INS Sumitra: Goa Shipyard Launches Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV)|url=http://www.marinebuzz.com/2010/12/08/ins-sumitra-goa-shipyard-launches-naval-offshore-patrol-vessel-nopv/|accessdate=18 July 2014|publisher=Marine Buzz|date=8 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='Sumitra' inducted into navy|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/sumitra-inducted-into-navy/article936979.ece|accessdate=18 July 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=7 December 2022}}</ref> | ||
==Service history== | ==Service history== | ||
INS ''Sumitra'' completed her sea trials and was handed over to the Indian Navy on 18 July 2014,<ref name=toi18j14/> and was commissioned into the fleet by the [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy|Chief of Naval Staff]] [[Admiral RK Dhowan]] on 4 September 2014 in [[Chennai]]. She will operate under the [[Eastern Naval Command]] and conduct maritime surveillance and coastal security missions. Her first Commanding Officer is Commander Milind Mokashi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Navy's largest patrolling vessel INS Sumitra commissioned|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-04/news/53563550_1_nopv-ins-sumitra-close-in-weapon-system|accessdate=5 September 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=4 September | INS ''Sumitra'' completed her sea trials and was handed over to the Indian Navy on 18 July 2014,<ref name=toi18j14/> and was commissioned into the fleet by the [[Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy|Chief of Naval Staff]] [[Admiral RK Dhowan]] on 4 September 2014 in [[Chennai]]. She will operate under the [[Eastern Naval Command]] and conduct maritime surveillance and coastal security missions. Her first Commanding Officer is Commander Milind Mokashi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Navy's largest patrolling vessel INS Sumitra commissioned|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-04/news/53563550_1_nopv-ins-sumitra-close-in-weapon-system|accessdate=5 September 2014|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=4 September 2022}}</ref> | ||
===Operation Raahat=== | ===Operation Raahat=== | ||