Centre signs Rs 934 crore deal with HSL to Refit INS Sindhukirti Submarine in Visakhapatnam

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In a further boost to achieve 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Ministry of Defense on March 13, 2023 signed a contract for General Refit of Sindhukirti Submarine at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam at a total cost of Rs 934 crore .

Overview of the News

• Sindhukirti is the third Kilo class Diesel Electric Submarine.

• The project involves over 20 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and will generate employment of 1,000 man-days per day for the project duration.

INS Sindhukirti Submarine

• It is a diesel-electric submarine.

• It was commissioned on June 7, 1990 and since then has been serving the nation in various capacities.

• It has a displacement of 1860 tonnes when submerged and is 67.5 metres in length. 

• The submarine has a maximum speed of 20 knots (about 37 km per hour) when submerged and can dive to a depth of 300 metres.

• It is armed with six 533 mm torpedo tubes and can carry up to 18 torpedoes or missiles.

About Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

• The shipyard 'Hindustan Shipyard Limited' is located in Visakhapatnam.

• It is the country's first shipbuilding yard.

• Establishment - 21 June 1941

• Construction - Walchand Hirachand