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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 ==

Revision as of 18:51, 21 September 2022

INS Makar (J31)
History
India
Name: INS Makar
Namesake: Makar
Operator:  Indian Navy
Builder: Alcock Ashdown Limited
Laid down: 24 April 2008
Launched: 3 February 2010
Commissioned: 21 September 2012
Identification: J31
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: -class survey catamaran
Tonnage: 500 tons[1]
Length: 53.15 m (174.4 ft)[1]
Beam: 16 m (52.5 ft)[1]
Draught: 4.5 m (14.8 ft)[1]
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Crew: 6 officers and 44 sailors[2]

INS Makar (J31) is the lead ship of -class of survey catamarans used for hydrographic survey by the Indian Navy. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, Gujarat.[3][4]

Description

INS Makar is tasked with undertaking hydrographic surveys for producing navigational charts and is capable of collecting marine environmental information by conducting limited oceanographic surveys.[2][5]

Equipped with four engines and two bow thrusters, Makar has an Integrated Platform Management System that combines the vessel's power, navigation and propulsion systems. She also carries onboard survey motorboats, autonomous underwater vehicles and remotely operated vehicles 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.[2][6][7]

Service history

Laid down in 2008, she was launched two years later at Bhavnagar and was commissioned into the Navy at the 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.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Vessels Under Execution - Survey Vessel, Indian Navy". Alcock Shipyard. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 15 December 2013 suggested (help)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Indigenously Built INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy". Indian Navy. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 16 August 2013 suggested (help)
  3. ↑ "INS Makar commissioned into the Indian Navy". Economic Times. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  4. ↑ "Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar". Zee News. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  5. ↑ "INS Makar Commissioned into Indian Navy". Outlook. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Hydrographic survey vessel commissioned". The Hindu. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Navy commissions survey vessel INS Makar". Business Standard. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
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