INS MAKAR
- May 22, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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INS MAKAR
Subject: Defence
Context: INS Makar, equipped with side scan sonars, to search for the missing
Concept:
- INS Makar (J31) is the lead ship of Makar-class of survey catamarans used for hydrographic survey by the Indian Navy. It was built indigenously in India by Alcock Ashdown Limited, Gujarat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.