DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESCUE VEHICLE (DSRV)

Oct. 18, 2018

The Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has successfully concluded the maiden trials of the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).

About:

  • The Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV), which is operated by a crew of three, can rescue 14 personnel from a disabled submarine at one time.

  • The ongoing trials will also include air transportation of the system by the IAF’s heavy-lift transport aircraft.

  • Completion of the trials will put the Indian Navy into a small league of world navies that have integral submarine rescue capability.

Source : PIB