Multi-Role Support Vessel (India)

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USS New York - A San Antonio class amphibious transport dock - An early contender for the Indian Navy Multi-Role Support Vessel programme.[1]
BPC Dixmude - A Mistral class amphibious assault ship and potential MRSV candidate for the Indian Navy

Multi-Role Support Vessel (MRSV) is a type of warship that was first sought out by the Indian Navy in 2011,[2] during a procurement program, to find a vessel that could fill multiple roles, including amphibious warfare operations, force projection, various aviation operations, area defence including security for islands that are sovereign territory and humanitarian and disaster relief operations. An acquisition tender worth billions of dollars was offered and there was initially eight respondents from the U.S. and Europe.

Variants

  • Multi-role support vessel (MRSV)[3] [temp]
  • Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS)[4]
  • Multirole vessel (MRV)[5]

Related types

  • Afloat Logistics and Sealift Capability (ALSC)
  • Joint Support Ship (JSS)[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/l-mrss.htm
  2. ^ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-10/india/30138942_1_amphibious-warfare-landing-platform-docks-sea-lift
  3. ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Multi-Role-Support-Vessel
  4. ^ http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/l-mrss.htm
  5. ^ http://www.naval-technology.com/features/featurethe-rise-of-the-multi-role-vessel/
  6. ^ http://www.casr.ca/bg-navy-jss-joint-support-ship-aor.htm
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