GRSE delivers Nirdeshak, second Survey Vessel (Large), to the Indian Navy
On 8 October 2024, Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), the second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
Summary
On 8 October 2024, Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), the second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships designed under the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Navy. The first of the class, INS Sandhayak, was commissioned on 3 February 2024; the contract for four ships was signed on 30 October 2018. The ships are meant for coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey. Nirdeshak has over 80% indigenous content by cost.
Key facts
- Delivered
- 8 Oct 2024
- Ship
- Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), 2nd of 4 SVL
- Builder
- GRSE, Kolkata
- First of class
- INS Sandhayak, commissioned 3 Feb 2024
- Indigenous content
- Over 80% by cost
- Role
- Hydrographic survey
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which shipyard built Nirdeshak, the second Survey Vessel (Large) delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
PIB (8 Oct 2024): Nirdeshak (Yard 3026) was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and delivered on 08 Oct 24.
Which was the first ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) class, commissioned on 3 February 2024?
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Correct answer: C — INS Sandhayak
PIB (8 Oct 2024): the first ship of the class, INS Sandhayak, was commissioned on 03 Feb 24.