First NGOPV Shachi launched at Goa Shipyard on 31 March 2026

Direct fact

On 31 March 2026, Yard 1280 Shachi, the first of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited, Goa.

Key specifics

• Shachi is the first of 11 NGOPVs.
• The launch took place at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa.
• The vessel was launched by Mrs. Shagun Sobti in the presence of Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti.
• The ship’s crest features the Ursa Major constellation and a lighthouse.
• NGOPVs are meant for offshore security, surveillance, SAR, HADR and anti-piracy roles.

Exam lens

Question type: defence and shipbuilding; Shachi, 31 March 2026, GSL Goa, 11 NGOPVs, and multi-role maritime tasks are the key facts.