When: 24-Nov-2016
What: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched Indian Navy's seventh landing craft utility (LCU) L-57.
Where: Kolkata, West Bengal
About LCU L-57:
- LCU - L57 is the 7th vessel in the series of LCU ships designed by GRSE for Indian Navy.
- This is the largest ship of this kind built anywhere in the world.
- Maximum Speed: 15 Knots.
- Capability to transport two tanks or four special vehicles and 150 Army Troops.
- Can be deployed in multirole activities like beaching operations, humanitarian and disaster relief operations.
Landing Craft Utility (LCU):
- It is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore.
- Capable of transporting / deploying tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE):
- India's leading shipyard located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- Build and repairs commercial and naval vessels.
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