Yard 12706 (IMPHAL): India's First Warship with Dedicated Accommodation for Women
On 20th October, 2023, the Indian Navy marked a historic milestone by receiving its latest stealth destroyer, IMPHAL, featuring a groundbreaking feature – separate berthing facilities for women sailors.
Key Points
- This development comes after the navy began recruiting women as sailors under the Agnipath recruitment scheme.
- IMPHAL, constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai, is the third of four warships sanctioned under Project P-15B, focusing on enhancing the navy's capabilities in the Indian Ocean region.
- It belongs to the Visakhapatnam-class destroyers.
- The warship boasts advanced technology, state-of-the-art weaponry, and a crew of 312 members.
- Separate berthing facilities for women sailors ....
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