Surat: Suratis witnessed the long-awaited arrival of the Indian Navy ship INS Surat, named after the Diamond City, as it docked at Hazira this afternoon. The ship’s arrival coincides with Gujarat Foundation Day. According to district officials, the stealth guided-missile destroyer will remain at Hazira Port for two days. Local dignitaries, including elected representatives and senior officials, were present to welcome the vessel, which was given a water cannon salute upon arrival. Visitors al...Read More

Surat: The work on the Dumas Sea Face Development Project is underway to allow both Surtis and visitors from outside the city to enjoy the site throughout the day. Currently, work under the first phase is in progress at Dumas, and as part of this phase, a large-scale replica of the Indian Navy's warship INS Surat is to be installed near the marine-themed seafront on the Dumas shoreline. In the latest development, a proposal seeking in-principle approval for placing this 2,000 kg model, along wit...Read More

Surat: The people of the Diamond City, Surat, are likely to witness the recently commissioned Indian Navy destroyer, INS Surat, in their city. The naval ship, named after Surat, is expected to be stationed at Hazira and will be accessible to visitors. The Indian Navy conveyed this plan in a letter to Vijay Mevawala, President of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, informed SGCCI that the ship would be available ...Read More

Surat: The work of the Dumas Sea Face Development project is ongoing, and in thrilling news for Suratis, a prototype of the INS Surat, the stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, will be installed at the marine-themed seafront on the Dumas shoreline. INS Surat is the fourth and final ship in the Visakhapatnam-class of destroyers under 'Project 15B.' The ship was launched on May 17, 2022, and is currently undergoing sea trials, with commissioning likely by the end of the year. Now...Read More

Surat: Surat will be the next major combatant to join the Indian Navy's arsenal, tweeted Spokesperson of Indian Navy today while sharing the pictures of INS Surat ship. The ship Surat commenced her maiden sea trials prior introduction, the Spoksperson further informed in a tweet adding that - 'Named after the vibrant city of Gujarat, Surat epitomizes its rich maritime heritage and pivotal role in India's nautical legacy. Constructed using cutting-edge technology by Mazgaon Dock Ltd, Surat...Read More

Surat: The Crest of Indian Navy’s latest, indigenous under-construction, guided missile destroyer, ‘Surat’, is scheduled to be unveiled by Bhupendra Patel, the Chief Minister of Gujarat in presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, the Chief of the Naval Staff, at a ceremony to be held in the city of Surat on 06 November 2023. Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh had earlier launched this warship on 17 March 2022 at Mumbai. This is the first warship of Indian Navy to be named after a city of Gujarat and...Read More