Indian Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak in Trincomalee

COLOMBO (News 1st); INS Nireekshak, a Dive Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of Indian Navy, arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on a formal visit on Thursday (14) morning.

Built by Mazgaon Shipbuilders in 1985, the ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989 and was commissioned in the year 1995. 

INS Nireekshak has been part of various diving operations and holds the record for the deepest dive carried out in the country to a depth of 257 m

INS ‘Nireekshak’ is a 70.5m long Diving Support Vessel manned by a crew of 137 and the ship is commanded by Commander Jeetu Singh Chauhan. 

During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between two navies. 

In addition, diving training exercises with the Sri Lanka Navy Diving Unit, a health camp for the community in Trincomalee, and visiting some of the tourist attractions in the country are part of the itinerary.

The ship is expected to depart the island on 21st September.

INS Nireekshak, previously visited Sri Lanka in February 2022.