(a) whether Indian Navy has requested for rescue facilities for its growing submarine fleet;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to meet the urgent need of the Indian Navy?
(a) whether Indian Navy has requested for rescue facilities for its growing submarine fleet;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to meet the urgent need of the Indian Navy?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) to (c): All Indian Navy submarines have the capability to allow escape of crew from about a depth of 120 meters, using escape suits. Submarines have rescue hatches, which are standard fit and are designed to mate with Deep Submergence Rescue Vessels (DSRVs)/diving bells. Indian Navy does not have a DSRV. Induction of DSRV together with its associated infrastructure is being progressed.