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Context:

The Indian Navy will commission its latest survey ship, INS Nirdeshak, designed to conduct hydrographic surveys, help in navigation, and support maritime operations.

About INS Nirdeshak:

INS Nirdeshak is the second vessel under the Indian Navy's Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project.
It is part of the four-ship SVL project, an initiative critical to the hydrographic and maritime operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Design and Dimensions: Designed for accurate hydrographic surveys across Indian coastal and deep-sea areas.
Construction: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, as part of a four-ship project.
Reflects India's growing focus on Indigenous shipbuilding under Aatmanirbhar Bharat with more than 80% Indigenous components.
Durability: Can stay at sea for more than 25 days.
Propulsion:
- - It is powered by two marine diesel engines.
  - It is equipped with fixed-pitch propellers.
Construction technology:
- - Built using "Integrated Construction" technology.
  - Complies with Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) standards.
State-of-the-art equipment: INS Nirdeshak is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey systems to carry out accurate underwater mapping:
- - Systems for obtaining and processing hydrographic data.
  - Advanced satellite navigation and communication systems.
  - Subsurface sensors for detailed underwater terrain mapping.
  - Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

Significance:

Hydrographic Surveys: Equipped with advanced tools for mapping and analyzing India's vast maritime territories. It will enhance capabilities in navigation, resource exploration, and defense readiness.
Strategic Value: Strengthens India's maritime security and exploration infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
Indigenous capabilities: It marks a milestone in India's self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing.
Support for Nation Building: Contributes to strengthening India's blue economy by enabling efficient resource management and maritime trade.

Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project

The Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project is a series of four ships being built for the Indian Navy to conduct hydrographic surveys and other naval operations.

Purpose: SVL ships will carry out hydrographic surveys of ports, harbors, navigation channels and the deep sea. They will also collect oceanographic and geophysical data for defense and civilian applications.

Source:

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements regarding the INS Nirdeshak:

INS Nirdeshak is the second vessel under the Indian Navy's Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project.
It is built in collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited and Indian Ports Association.
INS Nirdeshak is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey systems to carry out accurate underwater mapping.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, and 3

Answer: b

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: INS Nirdeshak is the second vessel under the Indian Navy's Survey Vessel Large (SVL) project. It is part of the four-ship SVL project, an initiative critical to the hydrographic and maritime operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, as part of a four-vessel project.

Reflects India’s growing focus on indigenous shipbuilding under Aatmanirbhar Bharat with over 80% indigenous components.

Statement 3 is correct: INS Nirdeshak is equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey systems to carry out accurate underwater mapping.