HSL completes refit of Research Vehicle Samudra Ratnakar ahead of deadline

VISAKHAPATNAM: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has completed the refit of Research Vessel Samudra Ratnakar five days ahead of the scheduled completion date, marking its 11th successful refit executed over the past seven months. The shipyard achieved a benchmark during the refit by completing the installation of a new multibeam echo sounder in 15 days, effectively halving the 30-day timeframe required for a similar installation previously.

The overhaul also involved servicing 30 underwater valves, replacing three valves, fitting a new sewage treatment plant tank, and fully restoring the vessel’s scientific instrumentation and hydraulic systems. The completion of RV Samudra Ratnakar follows a series of recent repair works executed at the yard.

Over the past two months, HSL has completed refits for naval and commercial vessels, including INS Nistar, INS Jalashwa, INS BPT-II, SSL Sabarimalai, and LGT Navya.