MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to preside over commissioning ceremony of INS Nirdeshak

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will participate in the commissioning of the Indian Navy’s state-of-the-art hydrographic vessel INS Nirdeshak at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam today.

Nirdeshak, the second ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) Project, is designed to conduct hydrographic surveys, navigation aid, and support maritime operations. With an endurance of over 25 days at sea and a top speed exceeding 18 knots, INS Nirdeshak is set to enhance India’s Maritime capabilities. This vessel will play a pivotal role in mapping



the nation’s waters and strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region through its foreign cooperation surveys.

INS Nirdeshak boasts over 80% indigenous content, reaffirming India’s expertise in ship design and construction & Indian Navy’s focus towards Aatmanirbharta. The 110-meter-long vessel, with a displacement of approximately 3800 tons, is powered by two diesel engines and is equipped with state-of-the-art Hydrographic and Oceanographic Survey Equipment.