Mormugao, Indian Navy’s advanced warship launched with much fanfare

Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer, Mormugao was launched in Mumbai on Saturday. (Source: Indian Navy)

Mormugao has a displacement of 7,300 tonne with maximum speed of over 30 knots. It is equipped with surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air missiles and anti-submarine rocket launchers. The warship can carry two anti-submarine warfare helicopters. (Source: Indian Navy)

During launching ceremony the hull of the ship which is constructed on dry area is floated on water for the first time. It is a milestone event for any vessel. (Source: Express Photo)

Mormugao was built by the Mazgaon Shipyard which also plans to outsource work for 10 blocks to include private ship building yard in the programme. Mormugao is the second ship of Project 15B and will be one of the most advanced warships of the force. It has been named after the Mormugao port of Goa, also the home state of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. (Source: Express Photo)

Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba’s wife Reena launched the bedecked ship at a function at Mazagaon Docks at noon. (Indian Navy)