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.