Diving Support Vessel "Nistar" undergoing Contractor's Sea Trials.
Auxiliary Ships of Indian Navy : News and Discussions
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Ikshak, the 3rd ship of the Sandhayak class survey vessel at GRSE's drydock:
Delivery is scheduled for March 2025.
Sanshodhak, 4th & final of the Sandhayak class:
Delivery is scheduled for March 2025.
Sanshodhak, 4th & final of the Sandhayak class:
‘Steel-Cutting’ of a ‘Cutting-Edge’ Research Vessel for NCPOR, MOES
Kolkata (November 29, 2024)
In keeping with its proven commitment towards customers and the capability to handle multiple projects of various classes concurrently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd commenced steel-cutting of an Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) that the shipyard is building for the National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR) on Friday, November 29, 2024.
This important event that marks the start of any shipbuilding process after the signing of the contract between GRSE and NCPOR, an organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, on July 16, 2024. While Dr M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, among the others present were Cmde P R Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Shri RK Dash, Director (Finance), GRSE, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, DIG Subrato Ghosh, ICG (Retd.), Director (Personnel), GRSE, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, Dr. M.V. Ramana Murthy, Scientist G, Mission Director, MoES, and other senior officers from NCPOR & GRSE. The contract for the ORV is worth nearly Rs 840 crore. The ship will be 89.50-metres long and 18.80-metres wide, with a depth of 12.50-metres. It will have a gross tonnage of 5,900 Tons with a speed of 14 knots at 90% maximum continuous rating (MCR). The research vessel will be able to operate at a maximum depth of 6,000-metres.
Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), while mentioning that the transformative change in the ocean contributes not only to GDP growth but also sustainability in the future, stated that this pilot project is part of the Deep Ocean Mission in line with the Government of India’s Vision 2047 and more such strong collaborations with GRSE are expected in the future. He mentioned that this unique ship will be a first for the country & congratulated GRSE for taking up this project and building this ship for NCPOR.
These civil research ships should be commissioned on ICG roster - ICG will man and operate the ships, host civil scientists and execute the mission as per NCPR mandate. It will add to the ICG strength allowing exploitation of the asset for other uses.
Similar model in IN with INS Sagardhwani and other research ships
Similar model in IN with INS Sagardhwani and other research ships
This is the second research vessel that GRSE is building, the other one being for NPOL.
Kongsberg to supply RAS technology for Indian Navy’s new Fleet Support Ships
Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Hindustan Shipbuilding Limited to supply its electric replenishment-at-sea equipment for its Fleet Support Ships programme.The Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships (FSS) are a new class of five large replenishment vessels designed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Kongsberg Maritime’s Replenishment-at-Sea (RAS) technology enhances naval logistics by offering faster, safer, and more reliable supply operations at sea. The advanced electric RAS system improves operational efficiency and safety, crucial for naval vessels during extended missions.
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President, Kongsberg Maritime, said: “To have secured the contract to supply our electric Replenishment-at-Sea systems to the Indian Navy’s Fleet Support Ships programme is significant for Kongsberg Maritime, and we are delighted to have been selected for this major shipbuilding programme.
Hindustan Shipyard Limited selected our business area Kongsberg Maritime’s replenishment-at-sea technology for new five-ship FSS programme for Indian Navy.
INS Nirdeshak to be commissioned on December 18
Union Minister to preside over INS Nirdeshak commissioning ceremony in Visakhapatnam, showcasing India's naval expertise and Aatmanirbharta.
'Steel Cutting' ceremony of 2nd of 5 Fleet Support Ships (FSS) was held at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli on 11 Dec 24.
The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of 5 FFS in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid 2027.
Showcasing the strength of Public - Private partnership, HSL has contracted part construction of two FSS to L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli to effectively utilise country's shipbuilding capacity.
The Indian Navy had signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of 5 FFS in Aug 2023, with delivery commencing mid 2027.
Showcasing the strength of Public - Private partnership, HSL has contracted part construction of two FSS to L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli to effectively utilise country's shipbuilding capacity.
With indigenous design and sourcing of majority of the equipment from indigenous manufacturers, this shipbuilding project will boost the Indian Shipbuilding Industry and is in consonance with GoI initiatives of #AatmanirbharBharat, #Makeinindia and #MakefortheWorld.
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Ministry of Defence, on August 25, 2023, signed a contract with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy at an overall cost of approx. Rs 19,000 crore. It would be a major boost towards achieving the goal of self-reliance in defence manufacturing as these ships will be indigenously designed and constructed by HSL, Visakhapatnam.
A new class of auxiliary vessel coming up, this time from ICG. A positive sign as a good depth of aux vessels allows the core fleet to focus on the main tasks.
Delighted to see mention of salvage operations, diving support, towing assistance, HADR and NEO and at medical and wartime roles at least being mentioned.
Delighted to see mention of salvage operations, diving support, towing assistance, HADR and NEO and at medical and wartime roles at least being mentioned.