DEEP SEA SUBMARINE RESCUE SYSTEM INDUCTED INTO THE INDIAN NAVY AT MUMBAI

Indian Navy’s first flyaway Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System was formally inducted by Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. Aquisition of this capability is a significant and pioneering jump in the Indian Navy’s capability in deep submarine rescue.

The Indian Navy’s Deep Sea Submarine Rescue System considered to be the most advanced system currently in operation globally, is capable of undertaking rescue from a disabled Submarine upto 650 m depth. The DSRV, which is operated by a crew of three, can rescue 14 personnel from a disabled Submarine at one time and can operate in extreme sea conditions (upto Sea State 6).