Recently INS Nirdeshak, the second Survey Vessel Large (SVL), was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam’s Naval Dockyard.

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Key Features of INS Nirdeshak

• INS Nirdeshak is the second vessel under the Indian Navy’s Survey Vessel Large (SVL) Project.
• It is part of a four-ship SVL project, an initiative pivotal to the Indian Navy’s hydrographic and naval operational capabilities.
• Design and Dimensions: Engineered for precision hydrographic surveys across India’s coastal and deep-sea regions.
• Construction: 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

Significance of INS Nirdeshak

• Hydrographic Surveys: Equipped with advanced tools to map and analyze India’s extensive maritime territories. It will enhance capabilities in navigation, resource exploration, and defense preparedness.
• Strategic Value: Strengthens India’s maritime security and survey infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
• Indigenous Capability: Marks a milestone in India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
• Support for Nation-Building: Contributes to strengthening India’s blue economy by enabling efficient resource management and maritime trade.