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	==Solar power==		==Solar power==
	[[File:INS Sarvekshak's flexible solar panels in use at sea.jpg\|thumb\|Flexible solar panels on board the ship.]]		[[File:INS Sarvekshak's flexible solar panels in use at sea.jpg\|thumb\|Flexible solar panels on board the ship.]]
	In 2017 ''Sarvekshak'' became the 1st [[ship]] of [[Indian Navy]] ever to deploy [[solar power]]. It has innovatively deployed the zero-maintenance solar power system, capable of generating 5.4 kW [[electricity]] and replacing the ship’s traditional 4.4 kW emergency diesel alternator.{{citation needed\|date=March ~~2022~~}} The installation cost was around Rs. 19 lakh and the generation cost is Rs. 12 per kv per hour. The estimated savings for a lifespan of about 15 years is around Rs. 1 crore. The current diesel generator consumes a litre of diesel to produce five units of electricity. Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of the ship, said It took about six months to put the entire system in place. We are now using [[solar energy]] for lights and a couple of [[air conditioners]].'<ref>{{Cite web\| title=In A First, Indian Navy Installs Solar Power System On Its Survey Ship \|url=http://topyaps.com/navy-installs-solar-panels-ship}}</ref> The estimated profit generated in a ship service life of 25 years is Rs 2.7 crore in this small project alone. "Even if the system is used for 25 days in one year, the system can repay its cost in less than 10 years while protecting the nature," the Navy said.		In 2017 ''Sarvekshak'' became the 1st [[ship]] of [[Indian Navy]] ever to deploy [[solar power]]. It has innovatively deployed the zero-maintenance solar power system, capable of generating 5.4 kW [[electricity]] and replacing the ship’s traditional 4.4 kW emergency diesel alternator.{{citation needed\|date=March 2019}} The installation cost was around Rs. 19 lakh and the generation cost is Rs. 12 per kv per hour. The estimated savings for a lifespan of about 15 years is around Rs. 1 crore. The current diesel generator consumes a litre of diesel to produce five units of electricity. Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of the ship, said It took about six months to put the entire system in place. We are now using [[solar energy]] for lights and a couple of [[air conditioners]].'<ref>{{Cite web\| title=In A First, Indian Navy Installs Solar Power System On Its Survey Ship \|url=http://topyaps.com/navy-installs-solar-panels-ship}}</ref> The estimated profit generated in a ship service life of 25 years is Rs 2.7 crore in this small project alone. "Even if the system is used for 25 days in one year, the system can repay its cost in less than 10 years while protecting the nature," the Navy said.

	Indian Navy claimed that the 300-Watt panels will generate about 5.4 kW solar power system, and avoid around 165 kg of carbon a day, "So in its 25 years life the total carbon saved is around 15 lakhs kg and 5.75 lakh litres of diesel by this innovation" <ref>{{Cite news\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|newspaper=The Economic Times \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system/articleshow/57110554.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\| title=Solar power lights up INS Sarvekshak \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/solar-power-lights-up-ins-sarvekshak/articleshow/57102784.cms}}</ref> Noting that the world is looking for clean, renewable sources of energy in order to protect and reduce the harm caused to the environment, the Navy said the deterioration of the environment is highly correlated to the production and usage of fossil-based fuels worldwide. The Navy said it has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of [[renewable energy]] resources.<ref>{{Cite web\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|date=12 February 2017 \|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system-4520969/}}</ref>		Indian Navy claimed that the 300-Watt panels will generate about 5.4 kW solar power system, and avoid around 165 kg of carbon a day, "So in its 25 years life the total carbon saved is around 15 lakhs kg and 5.75 lakh litres of diesel by this innovation" <ref>{{Cite news\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|newspaper=The Economic Times \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system/articleshow/57110554.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\| title=Solar power lights up INS Sarvekshak \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/solar-power-lights-up-ins-sarvekshak/articleshow/57102784.cms}}</ref> Noting that the world is looking for clean, renewable sources of energy in order to protect and reduce the harm caused to the environment, the Navy said the deterioration of the environment is highly correlated to the production and usage of fossil-based fuels worldwide. The Navy said it has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of [[renewable energy]] resources.<ref>{{Cite web\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|date=12 February 2017 \|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system-4520969/}}</ref>

	==Key facts==		==Key facts==
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	* The solar power generating system has been installed by customising and installing ‘razor-thin, flexible’ [[solar panels]] on the [[canopy (building)\|canopy]] of its [[telescoping (mechanics)\|telescopic]] (retractable) [[helicopter deck]].		* The solar power generating system has been installed by customising and installing ‘razor-thin, flexible’ [[solar panels]] on the [[canopy (building)\|canopy]] of its [[telescoping (mechanics)\|telescopic]] (retractable) [[helicopter deck]].
	* It has lightweight, extra-thin and flexible unbreakable solar panels imported from [[United States]] along with no-fume [[solid electrolyte]] [[Battery (electricity)\|batteries]]. These industrial grade panels are found to be performing well in all-light conditions and are shade-tolerant. They also have a maintenance-free life for 24 years making it maintenance free.		* It has lightweight, extra-thin and flexible unbreakable solar panels imported from [[United States]] along with no-fume [[solid electrolyte]] [[Battery (electricity)\|batteries]]. These industrial grade panels are found to be performing well in all-light conditions and are shade-tolerant. They also have a maintenance-free life for 24 years making it maintenance free.

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	'''INS ''Sarvekshak'' (J22)''' is a hydrographic [[survey ship]] in the [[Indian Navy]], under the [[Southern Naval Command]]. Apart from a [[helicopter]] and Bofors 40 mm gun, the ship is also equipped with four survey [[motor boats]], two small boats.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian naval ~~ship’s~~ commander calls on President Michel after survey mission\|url= http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref> The ship was awarded the runner-up trophy in the 2015 Innovation Trophy awards given out on [[Navy Day]] as an operational unit by [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]]. The award was given for developing an innovative solution for [[tide\|tidal]] measurement during [[~~hydrological~~ survey]]s by use of land based [[terrain mapping]] equipment and floating [[buoy]]s mounted with [[prisms]]. The award was accepted by Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of INS ''Sarvekshak''.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Award of Innovation Trophy to Indian Naval Personnel by ~~Hon’ble~~ Prime Minister on Navy Day 2015\|url= http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=132581}}</ref>		'''INS ''Sarvekshak'' (J22)''' ([[Hindi]]: सर्वेक्षक, lit.surveyor) is a hydrographic [[survey ship]] in the [[Indian Navy]], under the [[Southern Naval Command]]. Apart from a [[helicopter]] and Bofors 40 mm gun, the ship is also equipped with four survey [[motor boats]], two small boats.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian naval ship's commander calls on President Michel after survey mission\|url= http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref> The ship was awarded the runner-up trophy in the 2015 Innovation Trophy awards given out on [[Navy Day]] as an operational unit by [[Prime Minister of India\|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]]. The award was given for developing an innovative solution for [[tide\|tidal]] measurement during [[hydrographic survey]]s by use of land based [[terrain mapping]] equipment and floating [[buoy]]s mounted with [[Prism (optics)\|prisms]]. The award was accepted by Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of INS ''Sarvekshak''.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Award of Innovation Trophy to Indian Naval Personnel by Hon'ble Prime Minister on Navy Day 2015\|url= http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=132581}}</ref>

	==Ship history==		==Ship history==
	Built by [[Goa Shipyard Limited]] and [[Ship commissioning\|commissioned]] into the Naval service at [[Kochi]] [[naval base]] in 2002, ''Sarvekshak'' is the Indian Navy's eight [[hydrographic survey]] and perhaps the last ship under ''Sandhayak'' class to have been [[indigenous peoples of Asia\|indigenously]] designed and constructed.		Built by [[Goa Shipyard Limited]] and [[Ship commissioning\|commissioned]] into the Naval service at [[Kochi]] [[naval base]] in 2002, ''Sarvekshak'' is the Indian Navy's eight [[hydrographic survey]] and perhaps the last ship under ''Sandhayak'' class to have been [[indigenous peoples of Asia\|indigenously]] designed and constructed.

	INS ''Sarvekshak'' is equipped with a range of surveying, navigational, and [[communication]] systems. The next-generation surveying systems provided onboard include multi-beam swath [[Echo (phenomenon)\|echo]] sounding system, differential [[global positioning system]], [[motion sensors]], sea [[gravimeter]], [[magnetometer]], oceanographic sensors, side scan [[sonar]]s and an automated data logging system as well as state-of-the-art Digital Survey and Processing System, sound velocity profiling system among others. These systems allow the ship to meet the stringent international/[[ISO 9002]] digital survey accuracy standards required for the production of electronic navigation charts and publications as laid down by the [[International Hydrographic ~~Organisation~~]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius\|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref>		INS ''Sarvekshak'' is equipped with a range of surveying, navigational, and [[communication]] systems. The next-generation surveying systems provided onboard include multi-beam swath [[Echo (phenomenon)\|echo]] sounding system, differential [[global positioning system]], [[motion sensors]], sea [[gravimeter]], [[magnetometer]], oceanographic sensors, side scan [[sonar]]s and an automated data logging system as well as state-of-the-art Digital Survey and Processing System, sound velocity profiling system among others. These systems allow the ship to meet the stringent international/[[ISO 9002]] digital survey accuracy standards required for the production of electronic navigation charts and publications as laid down by the [[International Hydrographic Organization]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius\|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref>

	''Sarvekshak'' is powered by two [[diesel engine]]s and is capable of sustained speeds. The ship's multi-role capability places her in the league of the most versatile survey vessels in the world. It can undertake a variety of tasks under trying conditions.		''Sarvekshak'' is powered by two [[diesel engine]]s and is capable of sustained speeds. The ship's multi-role capability places her in the league of the most versatile survey vessels in the world. It can undertake a variety of tasks under trying conditions.
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	INS ''Sarvekshak'' had previously visited Mauritius in February 2006 and March 2007 to undertake hydrographic surveys. The survey work by INS Sarvekshak was of immense help to Mauritius with regards to fishing, [[ecosystem]] [[Habitat conservation\|preservation]] and management, establishment of [[artificial reef]]s, delimitation of the Continental Shelf of Mauritius and safe [[navigation]] of ships and crafts.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius \|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref> In 2007 the ship surveyed [[Port Mathurin]], Rodrigues, which was last surveyed 133 years ago.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Signing of Protocol for Sale of Navigational \|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=120}}</ref>		INS ''Sarvekshak'' had previously visited Mauritius in February 2006 and March 2007 to undertake hydrographic surveys. The survey work by INS Sarvekshak was of immense help to Mauritius with regards to fishing, [[ecosystem]] [[Habitat conservation\|preservation]] and management, establishment of [[artificial reef]]s, delimitation of the Continental Shelf of Mauritius and safe [[navigation]] of ships and crafts.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius \|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref> In 2007 the ship surveyed [[Port Mathurin]], Rodrigues, which was last surveyed 133 years ago.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Signing of Protocol for Sale of Navigational \|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=120}}</ref>
	In 2011 the ship was also deployed in [[Seychelles]] to carry out hydrographic surveys off the [[atoll]] of [[Aldabra]], [[Picard Island]], Polyminie and part of [[Malabar Island]] and Grande-Terre island on the request of [[Government of Seychelles]] as the last survey of the area was done back in 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian naval ~~ship’s~~ commander calls on President Michel after survey mission\|url=http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref>		In 2011 the ship was also deployed in [[Seychelles]] to carry out hydrographic surveys off the [[atoll]] of [[Aldabra]], [[Picard Island]], Polyminie and part of [[Malabar Island]] and Grande-Terre island on the request of [[Government of Seychelles]] as the last survey of the area was done back in 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Indian naval ship's commander calls on President Michel after survey mission\|url=http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref>
	As part of goodwill tour 20 students from [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] also toured the ship in 2011.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|title=Kashmir students arrive in Kochi on a goodwill visit \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kashmir-students-arrive-in-kochi-on-a-goodwill-visit/article2464739.ece}}</ref>		As part of goodwill tour 20 students from [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)\|Jammu and Kashmir]] also toured the ship in 2011.<ref>{{Cite news\|title=Kashmir students arrive in Kochi on a goodwill visit \|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=18 September 2011 \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kashmir-students-arrive-in-kochi-on-a-goodwill-visit/article2464739.ece}}</ref>

	==Solar power==		==Solar power==
	[[File:INS Sarvekshak's flexible solar panels in use at sea.jpg\|thumb\|Flexible solar panels on board the ship.]]		[[File:INS Sarvekshak's flexible solar panels in use at sea.jpg\|thumb\|Flexible solar panels on board the ship.]]
	In 2017 ''Sarvekshak'' became the 1st [[ship]] of [[Indian Navy]] ever to deploy [[solar power]]. It has innovatively deployed the zero-maintenance solar power system, capable of generating 5.4 kW [[electricity]] and replacing the ship’s traditional 4.4 kW emergency diesel alternator.{{citation needed\|date=March ~~2019~~}} The installation cost was around Rs. 19 lakh and the generation cost is Rs. 12 per kv per hour. The estimated savings for a lifespan of about 15 years is around Rs. 1 crore. The current diesel generator consumes a litre of diesel to produce five units of electricity. Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of the ship, said It took about six months to put the entire system in place. We are now using [[solar energy]] for lights and a couple of [[air conditioners]].'<ref>{{Cite web\| title=In A First, Indian Navy Installs Solar Power System On Its Survey Ship \|url=http://topyaps.com/navy-installs-solar-panels-ship}}</ref> The estimated profit generated in a ship service life of 25 years is Rs 2.7 crore in this small project alone. "Even if the system is used for 25 days in one year, the system can repay its cost in less than 10 years while protecting the nature," the Navy said.		In 2017 ''Sarvekshak'' became the 1st [[ship]] of [[Indian Navy]] ever to deploy [[solar power]]. It has innovatively deployed the zero-maintenance solar power system, capable of generating 5.4 kW [[electricity]] and replacing the ship’s traditional 4.4 kW emergency diesel alternator.{{citation needed\|date=March 2022}} The installation cost was around Rs. 19 lakh and the generation cost is Rs. 12 per kv per hour. The estimated savings for a lifespan of about 15 years is around Rs. 1 crore. The current diesel generator consumes a litre of diesel to produce five units of electricity. Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of the ship, said It took about six months to put the entire system in place. We are now using [[solar energy]] for lights and a couple of [[air conditioners]].'<ref>{{Cite web\| title=In A First, Indian Navy Installs Solar Power System On Its Survey Ship \|url=http://topyaps.com/navy-installs-solar-panels-ship}}</ref> The estimated profit generated in a ship service life of 25 years is Rs 2.7 crore in this small project alone. "Even if the system is used for 25 days in one year, the system can repay its cost in less than 10 years while protecting the nature," the Navy said.

	Indian Navy claimed that the 300-Watt panels will generate about 5.4 kW solar power system, and avoid around 165 kg of carbon a day, "So in its 25 years life the total carbon saved is around 15 lakhs kg and 5.75 lakh litres of diesel by this innovation" <ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system/articleshow/57110554.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\| title=Solar power lights up INS Sarvekshak \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/solar-power-lights-up-ins-sarvekshak/articleshow/57102784.cms}}</ref> Noting that the world is looking for clean, renewable sources of energy in order to protect and reduce the harm caused to the environment, the Navy said the deterioration of the environment is highly correlated to the production and usage of fossil-based fuels worldwide. The Navy said it has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of [[renewable energy]] resources.<ref>{{Cite web\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system-4520969/}}</ref>		Indian Navy claimed that the 300-Watt panels will generate about 5.4 kW solar power system, and avoid around 165 kg of carbon a day, "So in its 25 years life the total carbon saved is around 15 lakhs kg and 5.75 lakh litres of diesel by this innovation" <ref>{{Cite news\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|newspaper=The Economic Times \|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system/articleshow/57110554.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\| title=Solar power lights up INS Sarvekshak \|website=[[The Times of India]] \|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/solar-power-lights-up-ins-sarvekshak/articleshow/57102784.cms}}</ref> Noting that the world is looking for clean, renewable sources of energy in order to protect and reduce the harm caused to the environment, the Navy said the deterioration of the environment is highly correlated to the production and usage of fossil-based fuels worldwide. The Navy said it has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of [[renewable energy]] resources.<ref>{{Cite web\| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system \|date=12 February 2017 \|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system-4520969/}}</ref>

	==Key facts==		==Key facts==
	{{unsourced\|section\|date=March ~~2019~~}}		{{unsourced\|section\|date=March 2022}}
	* The solar power generating system has been installed by customising and installing ‘razor-thin, flexible’ [[solar panels]] on the [[canopy (building)\|canopy]] of its [[telescoping (mechanics)\|telescopic]] (retractable) [[helicopter deck]].		* The solar power generating system has been installed by customising and installing ‘razor-thin, flexible’ [[solar panels]] on the [[canopy (building)\|canopy]] of its [[telescoping (mechanics)\|telescopic]] (retractable) [[helicopter deck]].
	* It has lightweight, extra-thin and flexible unbreakable solar panels imported from [[United States]] along with no-fume [[solid electrolyte]] [[Battery (electricity)\|batteries]]. These industrial grade panels are found to be performing well in all-light conditions and are shade-tolerant. They also have a maintenance-free life for 24 years making it maintenance free.		* It has lightweight, extra-thin and flexible unbreakable solar panels imported from [[United States]] along with no-fume [[solid electrolyte]] [[Battery (electricity)\|batteries]]. These industrial grade panels are found to be performing well in all-light conditions and are shade-tolerant. They also have a maintenance-free life for 24 years making it maintenance free.
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'''INS ''Sarvekshak'' (J22)''' is a hydrographic [[survey ship]] in the [[Indian Navy]], under the [[Southern Naval Command]]. Apart from a [[helicopter]] and Bofors 40 mm gun, the ship is also equipped with four survey [[motor boats]], two small boats.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian naval ship’s commander calls on President Michel after survey mission|url= http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref> The ship was awarded the runner-up trophy in the 2015 Innovation Trophy awards given out on [[Navy Day]] as an operational unit by [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Narendra Modi]]. The award was given for developing an innovative solution for [[tide|tidal]] measurement during [[hydrological survey]]s by use of land based [[terrain mapping]] equipment and floating [[buoy]]s mounted with [[prisms]]. The award was accepted by Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of INS ''Sarvekshak''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Award of Innovation Trophy to Indian Naval Personnel by Hon’ble Prime Minister on Navy Day 2015|url= http://pib.nic.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=132581}}</ref>

==Ship history==
Built by [[Goa Shipyard Limited]] and [[Ship commissioning|commissioned]] into the Naval service at [[Kochi]] [[naval base]] in 2002, ''Sarvekshak'' is the Indian Navy's eight [[hydrographic survey]] and perhaps the last ship under ''Sandhayak'' class to have been [[indigenous peoples of Asia|indigenously]] designed and constructed.

INS ''Sarvekshak'' is equipped with a range of surveying, navigational, and [[communication]] systems. The next-generation surveying systems provided onboard include multi-beam swath [[Echo (phenomenon)|echo]] sounding system, differential [[global positioning system]], [[motion sensors]], sea [[gravimeter]], [[magnetometer]], oceanographic sensors, side scan [[sonar]]s and an automated data logging system as well as state-of-the-art Digital Survey and Processing System, sound velocity profiling system among others. These systems allow the ship to meet the stringent international/[[ISO 9002]] digital survey accuracy standards required for the production of electronic navigation charts and publications as laid down by the [[International Hydrographic Organisation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius|url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref>

''Sarvekshak'' is powered by two [[diesel engine]]s and is capable of sustained speeds. The ship's multi-role capability places her in the league of the most versatile survey vessels in the world. It can undertake a variety of tasks under trying conditions.

==Primary task==
The primary task of INS ''Sarvekshak'' includes hydrographic surveys, [[nautical chart]] preparation, [[cartography]] and training. The ship is also equipped with [[Remotely operated underwater vehicle|ROV]], [[AUV]] & [[Unmanned surface vehicle|USV]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=INS Sarvekshak |url=https://www.hydro-international.com/content/company/ins-sarvekshak}}</ref> As part of protocol the ship also took part in [[International Defence Exhibition]] 2009 held at [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=INS Sarvekshak to Attend IDEX 2009 at Abu Dhabi |url=http://www.marinebuzz.com/2009/02/21/ins-sarvekshak-to-attend-idex-2009-at-abu-dhabi/}}</ref> In 2015 ''Sarvekshak'', was deployed to [[Mauritius]] for five weeks to help in survey operations.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Deployment of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius for Survey Operations |url=https://www.indiannavy.nic.in/content/deployment-ins-sarvekshak-mauritius-survey-operations}}</ref> INS ''Sarvekshak'' was also deployed in 2011 to Mauritius as part of survey operations to execute the following tasks in three phases.

(a) Survey off Rodrigues for delineation of Continental shelf.

(b) Survey of [[Port Louis]] [[Harbour]]

(c) Survey of passes off Mauritian [[Coast]]

(d) Checking serviceability of survey equipment held with [[Government of Mauritius]]

(e) Undertake training of Mauritian survey officers and NCG personnel.

INS ''Sarvekshak'' had previously visited Mauritius in February 2006 and March 2007 to undertake hydrographic surveys. The survey work by INS Sarvekshak was of immense help to Mauritius with regards to fishing, [[ecosystem]] [[Habitat conservation|preservation]] and management, establishment of [[artificial reef]]s, delimitation of the Continental Shelf of Mauritius and safe [[navigation]] of ships and crafts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Visit of INS Sarvekshak to Mauritius |url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=162}}</ref> In 2007 the ship surveyed [[Port Mathurin]], Rodrigues, which was last surveyed 133 years ago.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Signing of Protocol for Sale of Navigational |url=http://indiahighcom-mauritius.org/pages.php?id=120}}</ref>
In 2011 the ship was also deployed in [[Seychelles]] to carry out hydrographic surveys off the [[atoll]] of [[Aldabra]], [[Picard Island]], Polyminie and part of [[Malabar Island]] and Grande-Terre island on the request of [[Government of Seychelles]] as the last survey of the area was done back in 1960s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian naval ship’s commander calls on President Michel after survey mission|url=http://primezonelalola.blogspot.in/2011/12/indian-naval-ships-commander-calls-on.html}}</ref>
As part of goodwill tour 20 students from [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] also toured the ship in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kashmir students arrive in Kochi on a goodwill visit |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kashmir-students-arrive-in-kochi-on-a-goodwill-visit/article2464739.ece}}</ref>

==Solar power==
[[File:INS Sarvekshak's flexible solar panels in use at sea.jpg|thumb|Flexible solar panels on board the ship.]]
In 2017 ''Sarvekshak'' became the 1st [[ship]] of [[Indian Navy]] ever to deploy [[solar power]]. It has innovatively deployed the zero-maintenance solar power system, capable of generating 5.4 kW [[electricity]] and replacing the ship’s traditional 4.4 kW emergency diesel alternator.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} The installation cost was around Rs. 19 lakh and the generation cost is Rs. 12 per kv per hour. The estimated savings for a lifespan of about 15 years is around Rs. 1 crore. The current diesel generator consumes a litre of diesel to produce five units of electricity. Captain Rajesh Bargoti, the commanding officer of the ship, said It took about six months to put the entire system in place. We are now using [[solar energy]] for lights and a couple of [[air conditioners]].'<ref>{{Cite web| title=In A First, Indian Navy Installs Solar Power System On Its Survey Ship |url=http://topyaps.com/navy-installs-solar-panels-ship}}</ref> The estimated profit generated in a ship service life of 25 years is Rs 2.7 crore in this small project alone. "Even if the system is used for 25 days in one year, the system can repay its cost in less than 10 years while protecting the nature," the Navy said.

Indian Navy claimed that the 300-Watt panels will generate about 5.4 kW solar power system, and avoid around 165 kg of carbon a day, "So in its 25 years life the total carbon saved is around 15 lakhs kg and 5.75 lakh litres of diesel by this innovation" <ref>{{Cite web| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system/articleshow/57110554.cms}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title=Solar power lights up INS Sarvekshak |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/solar-power-lights-up-ins-sarvekshak/articleshow/57102784.cms}}</ref> Noting that the world is looking for clean, renewable sources of energy in order to protect and reduce the harm caused to the environment, the Navy said the deterioration of the environment is highly correlated to the production and usage of fossil-based fuels worldwide. The Navy said it has created a new mechanism to encourage the utilization and development of [[renewable energy]] resources.<ref>{{Cite web| title=INS Sarvekshak goes green; instals solar power system |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/ins-sarvekshak-goes-green-instals-solar-power-system-4520969/}}</ref>

==Key facts==
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* The solar power generating system has been installed by customising and installing ‘razor-thin, flexible’ [[solar panels]] on the [[canopy (building)|canopy]] of its [[telescoping (mechanics)|telescopic]] (retractable) [[helicopter deck]].
* It has lightweight, extra-thin and flexible unbreakable solar panels imported from [[United States]] along with no-fume [[solid electrolyte]] [[Battery (electricity)|batteries]]. These industrial grade panels are found to be performing well in all-light conditions and are shade-tolerant. They also have a maintenance-free life for 24 years making it maintenance free.
* The system is 100% reliable for a power source that can be used for communication equipment, general lighting onboard and battery charging round the clock with battery outputs during night.
* The low cost system will slash a yearly [[carbon emission]] of 60,225 kg and save around 22,995 litres of [[diesel fuel|diesel]] used to run the vessel’s emergency diesel alternator.

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