MV-Sindhu

Shashank Raj Gupta
MV-Sindhu

Question: Who will use the MV Sindhu, a recently delivered and indigenously built Vessel by Cochin Shipyard Ltd?
a) Indian Navy
b) Coast Guard
c) Indian Army
d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Administration
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On 27 March, 2021 Cochin Shipyard Ltd. has delivered MV ‘Sindhu’, for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
  • It is a 500 pax passenger-cum-150 MT Cargo Vessel built indigenously.
  • The Protocol signing & handing over ceremony was held on board the vessel at Cochin Shipyard on March 27, 2021.
  • This is being considered as a world class ship which will prove to be boon in Shipping Service for the far flung Islands.
  • The Protocol documents were signed by Capt. Ashutosh Pandey, Director of Shipping Services (DSS), representing A&N Administration.
  • General Manager (Ship Building for CSL), Shri Sivakumar A, is the second signatory, who signed.
  • The basic design of the vessel has been developed using world renowned Naval Architects Knud E Hansen of Denmark collaborating with M/s Smart Engineering and Design Solution, Kochi.
  • The detailed production engineering design created by the CSL, and helped in bringing international technology under ‘Make in India’ ambit.
  • CSL with its expanded facilities in India’s East and West coast including new facility in A&N Islands will provide full life cycle support for its efficient operation.

This vessel which can cruise at 16 knots is built to the highest standards of the Indian Register of Shipping and American Bureau of Shipping.

  • This vessel will also be meeting the Indian Merchant Shipping rules and is customized for Indian requirements.
  • It is equipped with very high level of safety and comfort comparable to the international standards.
  • The vessel manned with a crew of 61 is provided with deluxe cabins, first-class cabins, second class cabins, bunk class and seating class etc.
  • In addition to 150 tons of cargo also can be handled by the using an onboard fitted crane. The vessel is equipped with all modern amenities for the passengers.
  • The vessel is having amenities like Recreation Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Hospital, Conference Room etc

Links:-
https://dt.andaman.gov.in/DetailNews.aspx?newsid=xXzyjd+A2/ZBCJ8ulDLZjewRlcuCDkX+fE69/myVHok=
http://www.uniindia.com/cochin-shipyard-ltd-delivers-crucial-passenger-cum-cargo-vessel-mv-sindhu-for-andaman/east/news/2356411.html