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	'''INS ''Makar'' (J31)''' is the lead ship of {{sclass\|Makar\|survey catamaran\|0}} of survey [[catamaran]]s used for [[hydrographic survey]] by the [[Indian Navy]]. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy\|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-21/news/34002314_1_indian-navy-surveys-western-naval-command\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Economic Times\|date=21 September ~~2022~~}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar_801009.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Zee News\|date=21 September ~~2022~~}}</ref>		'''INS ''Makar'' (J31)''' is the lead ship of {{sclass\|Makar\|survey catamaran\|0}} of survey [[catamaran]]s used for [[hydrographic survey]] by the [[Indian Navy]]. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy\|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-21/news/34002314_1_indian-navy-surveys-western-naval-command\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Economic Times\|date=21 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar_801009.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Zee News\|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

	==Description ==		==Description ==
	INS ''Makar'' is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing [[navigational chart]]s and is capable of collecting [[marine environment]]al information by conducting limited [[oceanographic survey]]s.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy\|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901182337/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=1 September 2013\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Outlook\|date=21 September ~~2022~~}}</ref>		INS ''Makar'' is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing [[navigational chart]]s and is capable of collecting [[marine environment]]al information by conducting limited [[oceanographic survey]]s.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy\|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901182337/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=1 September 2013\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Outlook\|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

	Equipped with four engines and two [[bow thruster]]s, ''Makar'' has an [[Integrated Platform Management System]] that combines the vessel's power, navigation and [[propulsion system]]s. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, [[autonomous underwater vehicle]]s and [[remotely operated vehicle]]s for carrying out surveys. ''Makar'' is further fitted with a wide range of survey equipment that includes sounding systems, bottom profilers and an advanced electronic positioning system. Air conditioned data processing facilities are available on board ''Makar''{{'}}s caravan.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref name="thehindu" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar-112092100583_1.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Business Standard\|date=21 September ~~2022~~}}</ref>		Equipped with four engines and two [[bow thruster]]s, ''Makar'' has an [[Integrated Platform Management System]] that combines the vessel's power, navigation and [[propulsion system]]s. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, [[autonomous underwater vehicle]]s and [[remotely operated vehicle]]s for carrying out surveys. ''Makar'' is further fitted with a wide range of survey equipment that includes sounding systems, bottom profilers and an advanced electronic positioning system. Air conditioned data processing facilities are available on board ''Makar''{{'}}s caravan.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref name="thehindu" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar-112092100583_1.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Business Standard\|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

	== Service history ==		== Service history ==
	[[Laid down]] in 2008, she was launched two years later at [[Bhavnagar]] and was commissioned into the Navy at the [[INS Kadamba\|Seabird Naval Base]], [[Karwar]] in September 2012 by the then [[Flag Officer]] Commanding-in-Chief of the [[Western Naval Command]], [[Vice Admiral]] Shekhar Sinha. She is named after the constellation of [[Capricorn (constellation)\|Capricorn]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news\|title=Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/hydrographic-survey-vessel-commissioned/article3925097.ece\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=22 September ~~2022~~}}</ref>		[[Laid down]] in 2008, she was launched two years later at [[Bhavnagar]] and was commissioned into the Navy at the [[INS Kadamba\|Seabird Naval Base]], [[Karwar]] in September 2012 by the then [[Flag Officer]] Commanding-in-Chief of the [[Western Naval Command]], [[Vice Admiral]] Shekhar Sinha. She is named after the constellation of [[Capricorn (constellation)\|Capricorn]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news\|title=Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/hydrographic-survey-vessel-commissioned/article3925097.ece\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=22 September 2012}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	'''INS ''Makar'' (J31)''' is the lead ship of {{sclass\|Makar\|survey catamaran\|0}} of survey [[catamaran]]s used for [[hydrographic survey]] by the [[Indian Navy]]. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy\|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-21/news/34002314_1_indian-navy-surveys-western-naval-command\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Economic Times\|date=21 September ~~2012~~}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar_801009.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Zee News\|date=21 September ~~2012~~}}</ref>		'''INS ''Makar'' (J31)''' is the lead ship of {{sclass\|Makar\|survey catamaran\|0}} of survey [[catamaran]]s used for [[hydrographic survey]] by the [[Indian Navy]]. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy\|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-21/news/34002314_1_indian-navy-surveys-western-naval-command\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Economic Times\|date=21 September 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar_801009.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Zee News\|date=21 September 2022}}</ref>

	==Description ==		==Description ==
	INS ''Makar'' is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing [[navigational chart]]s and is capable of collecting [[marine environment]]al information by conducting limited [[oceanographic survey]]s.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy\|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901182337/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=1 September 2013\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Outlook\|date=21 September ~~2012~~}}</ref>		INS ''Makar'' is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing [[navigational chart]]s and is capable of collecting [[marine environment]]al information by conducting limited [[oceanographic survey]]s.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy\|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901182337/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=1 September 2013\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Outlook\|date=21 September 2022}}</ref>

	Equipped with four engines and two [[bow thruster]]s, ''Makar'' has an [[Integrated Platform Management System]] that combines the vessel's power, navigation and [[propulsion system]]s. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, [[autonomous underwater vehicle]]s and [[remotely operated vehicle]]s for carrying out surveys. ''Makar'' is further fitted with a wide range of survey equipment that includes sounding systems, bottom profilers and an advanced electronic positioning system. Air conditioned data processing facilities are available on board ''Makar''{{'}}s caravan.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref name="thehindu" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar-112092100583_1.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Business Standard\|date=21 September ~~2012~~}}</ref>		Equipped with four engines and two [[bow thruster]]s, ''Makar'' has an [[Integrated Platform Management System]] that combines the vessel's power, navigation and [[propulsion system]]s. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, [[autonomous underwater vehicle]]s and [[remotely operated vehicle]]s for carrying out surveys. ''Makar'' is further fitted with a wide range of survey equipment that includes sounding systems, bottom profilers and an advanced electronic positioning system. Air conditioned data processing facilities are available on board ''Makar''{{'}}s caravan.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref name="thehindu" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar\|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar-112092100583_1.html\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=Business Standard\|date=21 September 2022}}</ref>

	== Service history ==		== Service history ==
	[[Laid down]] in 2008, she was launched two years later at [[Bhavnagar]] and was commissioned into the Navy at the [[INS Kadamba\|Seabird Naval Base]], [[Karwar]] in September 2012 by the then [[Flag Officer]] Commanding-in-Chief of the [[Western Naval Command]], [[Vice Admiral]] Shekhar Sinha. She is named after the constellation of [[Capricorn (constellation)\|Capricorn]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news\|title=Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/hydrographic-survey-vessel-commissioned/article3925097.ece\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=22 September ~~2012~~}}</ref>		[[Laid down]] in 2008, she was launched two years later at [[Bhavnagar]] and was commissioned into the Navy at the [[INS Kadamba\|Seabird Naval Base]], [[Karwar]] in September 2012 by the then [[Flag Officer]] Commanding-in-Chief of the [[Western Naval Command]], [[Vice Admiral]] Shekhar Sinha. She is named after the constellation of [[Capricorn (constellation)\|Capricorn]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news\|title=Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/hydrographic-survey-vessel-commissioned/article3925097.ece\|accessdate=1 September 2013\|newspaper=The Hindu\|date=22 September 2022}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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'''INS ''Makar'' (J31)''' is the lead ship of {{sclass|Makar|survey catamaran|0}} of survey [[catamaran]]s used for [[hydrographic survey]] by the [[Indian Navy]]. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite news|title=INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2012-09-21/news/34002314_1_indian-navy-surveys-western-naval-command|accessdate=1 September 2013|newspaper=Economic Times|date=21 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar_801009.html|accessdate=1 September 2013|newspaper=Zee News|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

==Description ==
INS ''Makar'' is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing [[navigational chart]]s and is capable of collecting [[marine environment]]al information by conducting limited [[oceanographic survey]]s.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref>{{cite news|title=INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130901182337/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=775887|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 September 2013|accessdate=1 September 2013|newspaper=Outlook|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

Equipped with four engines and two [[bow thruster]]s, ''Makar'' has an [[Integrated Platform Management System]] that combines the vessel's power, navigation and [[propulsion system]]s. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, [[autonomous underwater vehicle]]s and [[remotely operated vehicle]]s for carrying out surveys. ''Makar'' is further fitted with a wide range of survey equipment that includes sounding systems, bottom profilers and an advanced electronic positioning system. Air conditioned data processing facilities are available on board ''Makar''{{'}}s caravan.<ref name="indiannavy" /><ref name="thehindu" /><ref>{{cite news|title=Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/navy-commissions-survey-vessel-ins-makar-112092100583_1.html|accessdate=1 September 2013|newspaper=Business Standard|date=21 September 2012}}</ref>

== Service history ==
[[Laid down]] in 2008, she was launched two years later at [[Bhavnagar]] and was commissioned into the Navy at the [[INS Kadamba|Seabird Naval Base]], [[Karwar]] in September 2012 by the then [[Flag Officer]] Commanding-in-Chief of the [[Western Naval Command]], [[Vice Admiral]] Shekhar Sinha. She is named after the constellation of [[Capricorn (constellation)|Capricorn]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|title=Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/hydrographic-survey-vessel-commissioned/article3925097.ece|accessdate=1 September 2013|newspaper=The Hindu|date=22 September 2012}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of multihulls]]

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