AP: Rajnath launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel for fifth FSS at HSL in Vizag

Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laid the keel for the fifth FSS (FSS-5) and inaugurated an upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) here, strengthening the shipyard's capacity to build larger and more complex vessels. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said the three milestones would strengthen HSL's shipbuilding capabilities and contribute to India's maritime power. "The launch of FSS-1 is a symbol of achievement, keel laying of FSS-5 is a symbol of resolve and the new Slipway is a symbol of our growing capability,"…