“Nirdeshak”, a survey vessel (large) of the Indian Navy, was launched at Kattupalli near Chennai.
Nirdeshak is one of the four survey vessels (large) that is expected to enhance the hydrographic and oceanographic survey capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Of the four survey vessels, three are built by L&T and one by GRSE.
All four survey vessels are to enhance the hydrographic and oceanographic survey capabilities of the Indian Navy.
The SVL ships will replace the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic equipment to collect oceanographic data.