DEEP SUBMERGENCE RESCUE VESSEL SUBMARINE

News:

           A submarine of Indonesian Navy got lost and Indian navy extended its support in search and rescue operations through its deep submergence rescue vessel.

Deep submergence rescue vessel:

• Indian navy DSRV system is the latest in terms of state of art technology.

• It is being supplied by James Fisher Defence, United Kingdom.

• They are based on the Western and Eastern coast of India.

• It has the potential to locate a submarine up to 1,000-metre depth utilising its state-of-the-art side scan sonar and remotely operated vehicle.

International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office (ISMERLO):

• It is an international organisation being set up by NATO.

• It aims to facilitate an international response for a distressed submarine. It further works for improvement of the ability to respond to a call for assistance through coordination.

• Despite the fact that it is being set up by the NATO countries, it caters to the needs of all countries.

• It is a military organisation with humanitarian objectives.