INS SINDHUDHVAJ Decommissioned

July 18, 2022

On July 16, 2022, INS Sindhudhvaj was decommissioned from Indian Navy, after providing service for 35 years.

About INS Sindhudhvaj

Sindhudhvaj means “flag bearer at sea”.
The crest of the submarine portrays a nurse shark un grey colour.
This Ship was the flag bearer of indigenisation as well as efforts of Indian Navy in attaining Atma Nirbharta in Sindhughosh class submarines throughout her service in the Navy.
She is the first ship to operationalise indigenised sonar USHUS, Inertial Navigation System & Indigenised Torpedo Fire Control System, as well as Indigenised Satellite Communication systems Rukmani & MSS.
It has also undertaken mating and personnel transfer successfully, with Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel.
Sindhudhvaj is the only submarine, to receive the CNS Rolling Trophy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had awarded the trophy for Innovation.
It was a Sindhughosh-class submarine, in service from 1987.

Sindhughosh-class submarines

Sindhughosh-class submarines are diesel-electric submarines from Kilo-class. They were designed under Project 877. The submarines were constructed as a part of contract between Rosvooruzhenie and Indian Ministry of Defence. They have a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, max speed of 18 knots, and the max diving depth of 300 meters. These ships are capable to go solo with a crew of 53, for 45.