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Marine. a ship carrying hydrographic survey gear to map the topography of the ocean’s depths and create high-quality maps A ship built specifically to undertake hydrographic study and survey is known as a hydrographic survey ship. These details are used to create nautical charts that assure both military and commercial shipping can navigate safely.
Seismic surveys of the seafloor and underlying geology are also carried out by hydrographic survey vessels. The study of hydrography involves measuring and describing the physical characteristics of the nautable section of the Earth’s surface and surrounding coastal regions. These bodies of water are examined by hydrographic surveyors to determine what the “bottom” looks like.
The Global Hydrographic Survey Boats Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Ikshak, the third of four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project ships being constructed by GRSE/L&T for the Indian Navy, was launched at Kattupalli in Chennai. At the Launch Ceremony, they made her first touch with Bay of Bengal water at 10:40 a.m. In order to collect oceanographic data, SVL ships will take the place of the current survey ships of the Sandhayak Class.
The Survey Vessel (Big) ships are 231 people strong and 110 metres long by 16 metres broad. They have a deep displacement of 3400 tonnes. Two main engines in twin shaft configuration make up the ship’s propulsion system, which is intended to propel it at a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruise speed of 14 knots.
More manoeuvrability at low speeds is needed for shallow water survey operations, so Bow & Stern Thrusters have been designed for that. Steel Authority of India Limited’s DMR 249-A steel, which was created domestically, is used to construct the hull of these ships.
The major function of the ships would be to conduct extensive coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys of ports and navigational channels. They are equipped with the ability to transport four survey motor boats and an integrated helicopter.
In addition, the ships would be used to gather geophysical and oceanographic data for both civil and military uses. In addition to acting as hospital ships in times of need, the ships’ dual function also allows them to offer a modest level of defence.
