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Port Blair, May 29: In an impressive welcome ceremony at the Indian Navy Jetty, Air Marshal PK Roy, AVSM, VSM, the Commander In Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command extended his heartiest greetings to Indian Naval Ship Saryu, the first indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) class of ships, which arrived at Port Blair today.
On the occasion, along with other dignitaries, families of ship’s crew were also present during a warm and traditional welcome ceremony at Naval Jetty. INS Saryu was earlier commissioned bu CINCAN on 21st Jan 2013 at Goa and is the latest addition to the maritime component of the Andaman & Nicobar Command.
The arrival of INS Saryu, is expected to enhance the open surveillance and maritime patrolling capabilities of ANC. The ship commanded by Commander Amanpreet Singh, would also carry an integral helicopter on it.
The Commander In Chief in his welcome address on the occasion has congratulated the Captain of the ship and the Naval Component. The Air Marshal urged the commissioning crew to infuse in Saryu the spirit and will to excel while displaying professional competence in execution of all tasks.
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Port Blair, May 28: INS Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV), class ship of the Indian Navy will be arriving at Port Blair tomorrow 29th May 2013. The ship was commissioned on 21st Jan 13 at Goa by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command, Air Marshal PK Roy. The ship is the latest addition to the maritime component at Port Blair.
The induction of INS Saryu, alongwith integral helicopter, is aimed at meeting the increasing ocean surveillance and patrolling requirements of the Indian Navy. The primary role of the ship is to undertake EEZ surveillance, anti piracy patrols, fleet support operations, and provide maritime security to off shore assets. The ship is propelled by two SEMT Pielstick diesel engines which are the largest engine of its type to be inducted in the Indian Navy, enabling the ship to achieve speeds in excess of 25 knots. A fully integrated LAN system onboard along with a CCTV management system ensures optimal utilization of onboard equipment and better crew efficiency.
Saryu’s impressive weapon and sensor outfit includes a SRGM 76.2 mm gun with an electro-optic fire control system, two 30 mm guns as close in weapon systems, latest navigation and early warning radars, chaff launchers for self protection and an integrated ESM system. She is also equipped with two rigid inflatable fast motor boats.
Commanded by Commander Amanpreet Singh, INS Saryu is the first ship of its class to be placed under the Unified Command. The arrival of Saryu at Port Blair is expected to enhance the off shore surveillance and maritime patrolling capability around the island territories.
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Heavy Rain Experienced in Andamans, Low Lying Areas Submerged
Port Blair, May 26: Heavy rain with high wind speed is being experienced in Andamans since past 48 hours. As a result, most of the low lying areas in South Andaman got submerged, with water gushing inside the houses of residents, creating a situation of disaster.
The situation is no less than a disaster, said the Member of Parliament, Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, while talking to Andaman Chronicle after visiting the submerged areas today.
After having visited submerged areas like Sippighat, Ograbraj, Old Pahargaon, Austinabad etc. the MP curious to know the preparedness of the Disaster Management, visited the Disaster Management Cell near Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Port Blair. To his surprise the MP noticed that there were only two persons present in the cell, one posted as Daily Rated Mazdoor (DRM) and the other a Chainman posted in the DC Office. The situation was so pathetic that the two were not able to handle the situation. It was also noticed by the MP that there is a Diesel Generator installed behind the DC Office to be used in case of emergency but the Disaster Management Cell did not even have a torch light, to lead the concerned to the generator.
I believe that thunder showers with heavy wind would continue as per the report of the Meteorological Department, said that MP. In such a situation the preparedness of the Disaster Management Cell seems no less than a disaster in itself, he said.
At Sippighat (Jodi Kilan), I noticed that the old sluice gate has been blocked, resulting in submergence of land. Even though sea level was below 1 ½ meter, there was no chance that flood water could recede, he said.
The Member of Parliament has thus called upon the concerned authorities to pull up their socks and be prepared to handle the situation arising due to the inclement weather.