INS Nirdeshak Commissioned: Boost to Indian Navy's Survey Capabilities

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-18T22:29:30.755198+05:30

- INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel (large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard. - The ship, designed for hydrographic surveys and maritime operations, features advanced systems like Multi-Beam Echo Sounders and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. - Built with over 80% indigenous content, it strengthens India's maritime capabilities and supports the SAGAR initiative. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/indian-ocean-regions-survey-ship-ins-nirdeshak-commissioned-at-visakhapatnam-naval-dockyard/article69000753.ece), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-nirdeshak-commissioned-into-indian-navy-at-visakhapatnam-naval-dockyard/articleshow/116443217.cms)

INS Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel (large) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard.
The ship, designed for hydrographic surveys and maritime operations, features advanced systems like Multi-Beam Echo Sounders and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles.
Built with over 80% indigenous content, it strengthens India's maritime capabilities and supports the SAGAR initiative.

Source: The Hindu, The Economic Times