Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

INS Nirdeshak, the Indian Navy's new survey ship, will be commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on December 18, 2024. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), this 110-meter vessel is the second in the Survey Vessel (Large) Project. Equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic tools, it enhances India's maritime capabilities, particularly in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship also underscores India's focus on self-reliance, with over 80% of its components sourced domestically. The event marks a continuation of the legacy of the original INS Nirdeshak, which served the Navy for over 30 years.