Indian Navy Commissions Submarine Escape Training Facility ‘Vinetra’ at Visakhapatnam

Date:

Visakhapatnam: Built by L&T Defence as a turnkey project, the Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, named ‘Vinetra’, was officially commissioned on September 13, 2024, by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command, at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam.

Indigenously designed and developed, the advanced facility ‘Vinetra’ underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The facility features a five-metre escape tower integrated with a diving basin. It will provide essential basic and refresher training for the crew of Kalvari-class submarines, enhancing their preparedness in case of a submarine distress situation.

ads

‘Vinetra’ (meaning “Trainer”), represents a crucial step in ensuring the safety and operational readiness of Indian Navy submariners, equipping them with critical escape procedures for underwater emergencies. This facility further strengthens the Navy’s safety protocols and overall training infrastructure.

raksha-anirveda-icon

Raksha Anirveda's editorial desk team brings in the collective experience of creative professionals - a fine mix of senior copy editors, writers, proofreaders and designers. Working as a team, they continuously create, manage, and curate content to sustain the magazine's profile and reputation in line with market trends and achieve magazine's goal.

More like this

India: A Rising Power that Hesitates to Mediate

India, the third largest buyer of crude oil in...

Versabyte and Sanlayan Join Forces to Strengthen India’s Indigenous Defence Ecosystem

Bengaluru. Sanlayan Technologies (Sanlayan), a vertically integrated defence electronics company,...

GE Aerospace Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership with Royal Australian Navy, Extends Service Agreement Through 2029

Evendale, OH.  Celebrating a decade of exceptional service partnership...

Elbit Systems Develops Advanced UAV Simulators for Operators Training

Tel Aviv: The use of UAVs in recent and...

CFM RISE Programme: Dust Ingestion Testing Begins

CINCINNATI. CFM International has begun dust ingestion testing on...
Indian Navy Special EditionLatest Issue