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First of the four ships under Survey Vessel (Large) project for Indian Navy launched in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri at GRSE, Kolkata
‘Sandhayak’ reinforces the Government’s commitment to indigenous shipbuilding and is a big step towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, says Shri Ajay Bhatt Hopes that it will ensure safe navigation of Indian as well as ships of friendly foreign nations in the Indian Ocean Region
‘Sandhayak’, the first of the four Survey Vessels (Large) project being built for the Indian Navy, was launched in Kolkata on December 05, 2021. These Vessels have been designed and developed by Defence Public Sector Undertaking, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, which is among the leading warship-building companies in India. First of the four ships Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow
‘Sandhayak’ made her first contact with the waters of the Hooghly River at 1410 hrs at the Launch Ceremony graced by Shri Ajay Bhatt, Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantri. In keeping with the Naval maritime tradition, Smt Pushpa Bhatt, spouse of Shri Ajay Bhatt, launched the ship to the chanting of invocation from Atharva Veda. These survey ships are capable of full-scale coastal & deep-water hydrographic surveys of Ports & Harbour approaches and determination of navigational channels & routes.
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These ships are also capable of undertaking surveys of maritime limits and collection of Oceanographic & Geographical data for Defence applications, thus boosting the maritime capabilities of the country. These ships are propelled by two Marine Diesel Engines combined with Fixed Pitch Propellers and fitted with Bow & Stern Thrusters for manoeuvring at low speeds during surveys. First of the four ships Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow
In their secondary role, these ships would be capable of performing roles such as Search & Rescue and Disaster Relief, besides serving as Hospital ships with limited facilities during emergencies. The ships will have a retractable Hangar for the stowage of a Utility Helicopter First of the four ships Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow
The contract for building four survey ships was signed between MoD and GRSE on 30 Oct 18 at a total cost of Rs 2435 Crs. The ships are fully designed by the Design team of GRSE to meet the requirements of the Indian Navy and are being built utilising the concepts of ‘Integrated Construction’ and in compliance with applicable provisions and regulations of the Classification Society.
It has over 80 per cent indigenous content by cost and this will also ensure that large-scale defence production is executed by Indian manufacturing units, thereby generating employment and expertise within the country. First of the four ships Best NDA Coaching in Lucknow