INS Nirdeshak

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About INS Nirdeshak:

INS Nirdeshak is the second ship under the Survey Vessel (Large) Project of the Indian Navy.
It is designed to conduct hydrographic surveys, assist in navigation, and support maritime operations.
It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
It reflects India’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) with over 80% indigenous content.
Legacy: INS Nirdeshak represents the reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Nirdeshak, which served the Indian Navy for 32 years with distinction until its decommissioning on December 19, 2014.
- The name ‘Nirdeshak’, meaning ‘Pathfinder’, signifies its role in charting the seas with precision.

Key Specifications:

Displacement: Approx. 3400–3800 tons.
Length: 110 meters.
Speed: Capable of achieving speeds exceeding 18 knots.
Endurance: Can remain at sea for over 25 days.
Propulsion:
- It is driven by two marine diesel engines.
- It is equipped with fixed-pitch propellers.
Construction Technology:
- Built using ‘Integrated Construction’ technology.
- Adheres to standards of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
State-of-the-Art Equipment: INS Nirdeshak is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey systems to conduct precise underwater mapping:
- Hydrographic Data Acquisition and Processing Systems.
- Advanced Satellite-Based Navigation and Communication Systems.
- Sub-surface Sensors for detailed underwater terrain charting.
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).
These technologies enable high-accuracy hydrographic surveys, making the vessel a key asset for the Navy.

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It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier and has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited.

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