INS Nirdeshak

About INS Nirdeshak: 

• It is the second in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
• Features
  • It displaces about 3400 tons and overall length is 110 meters. It can achieve speeds in excess of 18 knots.
  • It is propelled by two marine diesel engines combined with fixed-pitch propellers.
  • It was built using ‘Integrated Construction’ technology. This was in compliance with applicable provisions and regulations of the Classification Society (IRS).
  • It is fitted with state-of-the art hydrographic equipment such as data acquisition and processing system, autonomous underwater vehicle, remotely operated vehicle, DGPS long range positioning systems, digital side scan sonar, etc.
  • It has an indigenous content of over 80% by cost.
• Significance: The delivery of Nirdeshak is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of a large number of stakeholders, MSMEs and the Indian industry in enhancing the maritime prowess of the nation in the Indian Ocean Region.

Q1: What is INS Sandhayak?

INS Sandhayak is the first in a series of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships being constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The primary purpose of the ship is to conduct comprehensive coastal and deep-water Hydrographic Surveys for Port and Harbour approaches, as well as determining navigational channels and routes.

Source: GRSE delivers second of four survey vessels INS Nirdeshak to Indian Navy