INS Nirdeshak:
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd delivered INS Nirdeshak to the Indian Navy.
- INS Nirdeshak is the second in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
- 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 systems, autonomous underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, DGPS long-range positioning systems, digital side scan sonar, etc.
- It has an indigenous content of over 80% by cost.
- 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.
