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INS MAKAR

  • May 22, 2021
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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.
Defence INS MAKAR

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