INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of Survey Vessel (large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard on 18 December, 2024.
Key Highlights:
- INS Nirdeshak Overview:
- Second ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) project, following INS Sandhayak.
- Commissioned on 18th December 2024 at the Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard.
- Designed for hydrographic surveys, navigation assistance, and maritime operational support.
- Indigenous content: Over 80%, showcasing India’s strides in self-reliance under the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
- Advanced Capabilities:
- Equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic systems:
- Multi-Beam Echo Sounders: For accurate seabed mapping.
- Side Scan Sonars: For detailed underwater imaging.
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs): For enhanced survey efficiency and operational flexibility.
- Capable of operating in hazardous zones and restricted areas.
- Enables safe navigation, deep-sea planning, wreck identification, and environmental research.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art hydrographic systems:
- Strategic Importance:
- Strengthens India’s role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by ensuring maritime security and environmental monitoring.
- Contributes to disaster response, search-and-rescue operations, and peacekeeping missions.
- Advances India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative by:
- Promoting shared maritime data with friendly nations.
- Enhancing regional collaboration for secure and sustainable maritime governance.
- Significance for the Indian Navy:
- Expands survey capabilities, enhancing operational readiness and navigation safety.
- Reinforces India’s leadership in hydrographic expertise and scientific exploration.
- Demonstrates India’s technological prowess and commitment to maritime self-reliance.
