Defence Minister Hands Over ‘Maareech –Advanced Torpedo Defence System’ to Indian Navy: Dedicates ‘Hydrodynamic Test Facility’ to the Nation
Defence Minister Hands Over
‘Maareech –Advanced Torpedo Defence System’ to Indian Navy: Dedicates
‘Hydrodynamic Test Facility’ to the Nation
The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar today
dedicated to the nation the Seakeeping and Manoeuvring Basin (SMB) during a
function held at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL),
Visakhapatnam, in the august presence of Chief of Naval Staff
Admiral RK Dhowan and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and
Director General, DRDO, Dr S Christopher. The Minister also handed over
the Maareech - Advanced Torpedo Defence System developed by DRDO to the Navy
Chief.
SMB facility is one of its kind in the country, set up as
a joint effort of DRDO and Indian Navy. The facility puts India
among the few nations in the world having the capability to undertake
comprehensive hydrodynamic model testing of naval platforms and weapon systems.
SMB would help to design and build state-of-the-art naval combatants such as
submarines, ships, torpedoes, etc.
Maareech, a joint project of Naval Physical and
Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and NSTL, Visakhapatnam is a state-of-the-art
indigenous system for torpedo detection and countermeasures. This system offers
a complete solution to detect and locate the incoming torpedo and to apply
countermeasures to protect naval platform against torpedo attack. Two
production grade Maareech systems have been developed and user evaluation
trials completed onboard two Indian Navy ships.
Complementing the vital role of DRDO towards
self-reliance and promoting the Make in India efforts, the Defence Minister
said the development of complex system - Maareech is an excellent model of
synergy between DRDO, Indian Navy, public and private industries, demonstrating
yet another milestone in Make in India program.
Later the Defence Minister gave away the prestigious DRDO
National awards to DRDO Scientists across the country for their significant
contributions and achievements made towards development of various weapon
systems and technologies.
The landmark function was attended by Member of
Parliament Dr K Hari Babu and MLA Shri P Vishnu Kumar Raju along with a large
number of officers of the DRDO and Armed Forces, members of the academia, civil
administration and other invitees.
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Shipwright School Commissioned
as INS Vishwakarma
Shipwright School,
a premier technical establishment and alma-mater for Naval Architect Officers,
Shipwright Officers and Shipwright Sailors of the Indian Navy, was commissioned
as Indian Naval Ship Vishwakarma by Admiral RK Dhowan, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC,
Chief of the Naval Staff, at a formal ceremony held today, 14 November 15 at
Visakhapatnam. Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Eastern Naval Command, Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, Flag Officer
Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, senior naval officers and
dignitaries from the local administration were present on the occasion.
The event commenced with an impressive parade which was reviewed by the Chief of Naval Staff. Thereafter, Commodore Ajay Ghule, Commanding Officer (Designate) read out the Commissioning Warrant. The ceremony was solemnised by recitation of an invocation in Sanskrit.
Smt Payal Soni, wife of Vice Admiral Satish Soni, unveiled the Commissioning Plaque and named the training establishment as ‘INS Vishwakarma’. This was followed by hoisting of the Naval Ensign and playing of the National Anthem, in accordance with the time honoured customs and traditions of the Indian Navy.
While addressing the gathering Admiral Dhowan emphasised that the commissioning of INS Vishwakarma would enhance the Navy’s in-house design and maintenance capabilities. This would go a long way in transforming the Indian Navy to a designer’s and builder’s Navy in keeping with the “Make in India” vision. The Admiral also highlighted Navy’s commitment and resolve for Make in India’. He stated that today, the Indian Navy has technologically advanced warships, which have been designed in house by the Navy’s own Warship Design Organisation and constructed by several Indian shipyards. He further added that commissioning of INS Vishwakarma would enhance professionalism of young officers and sailors who would train here to become warship designers and hull maintenance technicians of the future. He also lauded the functioning of training establishments under the Southern Naval Command and the impetus Navy lays on training of its personnel. The administrative support provided by the Eastern Naval Command to the training establishment also came in for appreciation. The Admiral also emphasised that quality professional training is the bedrock on which our warships, submarines and aircraft are able to effectively carry out their onerous tasks. The Admiral also exhorted the officers and sailors, who would be passing-out from the portals of INS Vishwakarma to strive for excellence in their professional fields and take the Navy to even greater heights.
The event commenced with an impressive parade which was reviewed by the Chief of Naval Staff. Thereafter, Commodore Ajay Ghule, Commanding Officer (Designate) read out the Commissioning Warrant. The ceremony was solemnised by recitation of an invocation in Sanskrit.
Smt Payal Soni, wife of Vice Admiral Satish Soni, unveiled the Commissioning Plaque and named the training establishment as ‘INS Vishwakarma’. This was followed by hoisting of the Naval Ensign and playing of the National Anthem, in accordance with the time honoured customs and traditions of the Indian Navy.
While addressing the gathering Admiral Dhowan emphasised that the commissioning of INS Vishwakarma would enhance the Navy’s in-house design and maintenance capabilities. This would go a long way in transforming the Indian Navy to a designer’s and builder’s Navy in keeping with the “Make in India” vision. The Admiral also highlighted Navy’s commitment and resolve for Make in India’. He stated that today, the Indian Navy has technologically advanced warships, which have been designed in house by the Navy’s own Warship Design Organisation and constructed by several Indian shipyards. He further added that commissioning of INS Vishwakarma would enhance professionalism of young officers and sailors who would train here to become warship designers and hull maintenance technicians of the future. He also lauded the functioning of training establishments under the Southern Naval Command and the impetus Navy lays on training of its personnel. The administrative support provided by the Eastern Naval Command to the training establishment also came in for appreciation. The Admiral also emphasised that quality professional training is the bedrock on which our warships, submarines and aircraft are able to effectively carry out their onerous tasks. The Admiral also exhorted the officers and sailors, who would be passing-out from the portals of INS Vishwakarma to strive for excellence in their professional fields and take the Navy to even greater heights.
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Raksha Mantri Dedicates
“Hydrodynamic Test Facility” to the Nation and Hands Over “Maareech – Advanced
Torpedo Defence System” Indian Navy
Hon’ble Raksha
Mantri, Shri Manohar Parrikar dedicated to the nation the “Sea-keeping and
Maneuvering Basin (SMB)” during a function held at Naval Science and
Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, on Saturday 14 Nov 2015.
Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff and Secretary, Dept. of Defence
R&D and Director General of DRDO, Dr. S. Christopher. The Minister also
handed over the “Maareech - Advanced Torpedo Defence System” developed by DRDO
to the Indian Navy.
Set up as a joint effort of DRDO and Indian Navy, SMB facility is one of its kind in the country. The facility puts India among the few nations in the world having the capability to undertake comprehensive hydrodynamic model testing of naval platforms and weapon systems. SMB would help to design and build state of the art naval combatants such as submarines, ships, torpedoes, etc.
Maareech, a joint project of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and NSTL, Visakhapatnam is a state of the art indigenous system for torpedo detection and countermeasures. This system offers a complete solution to detect and locate the incoming torpedo and to apply countermeasures to protect naval platform against torpedo attack. Two production grade MAAREECH systems have been developed and user evaluation trials completed onboard two Indian Navy ships.
Complementing the vital role of DRDO towards self reliance and promoting the ‘Make in India’ efforts, the Raksha Mantri said the development of complex system - Maareech is an excellent model of synergy between DRDO, Indian Navy, public and private industries, demonstrating yet another milestone in ‘Make in India’ program.
Later the Raksha Mantri gave away the prestigious DRDO National awards to DRDO Scientists across the country for their significant contributions and achievements made towards development of various weapons systems and technologies .
The landmark function was attended by Hon’ble MP Dr K. Hari Babu and MLA Shri P Vishnu Kumar Raju along with the large number of officers of the DRDO and Armed Forces, members of the academia, civil administration and other invitees.
Set up as a joint effort of DRDO and Indian Navy, SMB facility is one of its kind in the country. The facility puts India among the few nations in the world having the capability to undertake comprehensive hydrodynamic model testing of naval platforms and weapon systems. SMB would help to design and build state of the art naval combatants such as submarines, ships, torpedoes, etc.
Maareech, a joint project of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi and NSTL, Visakhapatnam is a state of the art indigenous system for torpedo detection and countermeasures. This system offers a complete solution to detect and locate the incoming torpedo and to apply countermeasures to protect naval platform against torpedo attack. Two production grade MAAREECH systems have been developed and user evaluation trials completed onboard two Indian Navy ships.
Complementing the vital role of DRDO towards self reliance and promoting the ‘Make in India’ efforts, the Raksha Mantri said the development of complex system - Maareech is an excellent model of synergy between DRDO, Indian Navy, public and private industries, demonstrating yet another milestone in ‘Make in India’ program.
Later the Raksha Mantri gave away the prestigious DRDO National awards to DRDO Scientists across the country for their significant contributions and achievements made towards development of various weapons systems and technologies .
The landmark function was attended by Hon’ble MP Dr K. Hari Babu and MLA Shri P Vishnu Kumar Raju along with the large number of officers of the DRDO and Armed Forces, members of the academia, civil administration and other invitees.
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Paediatric Surgery Awareness
Week Organised by Army Hospital Culminates
The Paediatric
Surgery Awareness Week organised by the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Army
Hospital (Research & Referral) culminated here today coinciding with the
occasion of Children’s Day. The Awareness Week which began on November 09, 2015
was held with the theme ‘Save the Foetus with correctible congenital
anomalies: they also have a right to live.’ It was aimed at
sensitizing people from all walks of live about the common surgically
correctible anomalies babies are born with, and the best possible treatment
that can be offered to these children thereby ensuring a normal and good
quality life.
On the occasion, the department organised an interactive session with about 150 children suffering from congenital anomalies along with their parents wherein all doubts pertaining to the suffering children were answered by the experts. This was followed by a seminar on the same theme which was attended by several delegates, which included medical students from Army College of Medical Sciences, senior officers and nursing students from Military Nursing Service, resident doctors and faculty from surgery and allied specialities of all the Service hospitals.
Addressing the seminar, Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R) Lt Gen SD Duhan exhorted the delegates that one should be sincere, honest and compassionate while dealing with the patients and their parents. He said awareness and timely intervention is of utmost importance in regard to paediatric surgical problems so as to provide the best medical care.
Several experts from the Department of Paediatric Surgery Army Hospital gave their presentations on issues like anti-natal detection of anomalies, correctible congenital anomalies and its long-term outcomes.
The week-long event organised under the aegis of Indian Association of Paediatric Surgery witnessed various activities which included distribution of informative pamphlets on the subject to all service personnel and their dependents in Delhi Cantonment by the Department.
On the occasion, the department organised an interactive session with about 150 children suffering from congenital anomalies along with their parents wherein all doubts pertaining to the suffering children were answered by the experts. This was followed by a seminar on the same theme which was attended by several delegates, which included medical students from Army College of Medical Sciences, senior officers and nursing students from Military Nursing Service, resident doctors and faculty from surgery and allied specialities of all the Service hospitals.
Addressing the seminar, Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R) Lt Gen SD Duhan exhorted the delegates that one should be sincere, honest and compassionate while dealing with the patients and their parents. He said awareness and timely intervention is of utmost importance in regard to paediatric surgical problems so as to provide the best medical care.
Several experts from the Department of Paediatric Surgery Army Hospital gave their presentations on issues like anti-natal detection of anomalies, correctible congenital anomalies and its long-term outcomes.
The week-long event organised under the aegis of Indian Association of Paediatric Surgery witnessed various activities which included distribution of informative pamphlets on the subject to all service personnel and their dependents in Delhi Cantonment by the Department.
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