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Indian Navy - News Folder - September 2004
Navy considering German offer: Upgrading Shishumar' submarines
[Central Chronicle via United News of India, 06 September 2004]
The Indian Navy is considering a major upgrade to their fleet of German-made Shishumar (HDW 209) Class submarines to improve their performance profile, defence sources said. The upgrade will comprise putting in the new technology 'Air Independent Propulsion' fuel cells in the submarines, which confer several benefits to the submarine's functioning, as regards noise, endurance and emissions. German electronics major Siemens, which has developed the PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) fuel cell modules which generate energy by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, has offered to upgrade the Shishumar class with this new propulsion system. "Fuel cells are small, silent, produce only little heat, generate no exhaust gases and are highly efficient. They have no moving parts and are practically maintenance-free," Siemen's PEM Fuel Cells for Submarines Director, Dr Albert Hammerschmidt said, in a presentation at a defence exhibition in New Delhi. They meet all military requirements for submarines with regard to magnetic behaviour, acoustic properties, and stray fields, he said, pointing out that there was no new submarine building programme anywhere in the world that was not considering AIP systems. "We have contractual obligations with the HDW shipyard, the original manufacturer of the submarines, and we can upgrade the submarines there," Siemens Sales Manager Richard Schmitzer said at the same occasion.
However, the Indian Navy is concerned with some aspects of design of this new technology, specially the storage of hydrogen, the raw fuel in the process, ashore. "Once it is at sea, there are no problems. But we have concerns about the storage of hydrogen, which is extremely flammable, on shore," navy sources said. According to the Siemens design, the hydrogen and the oxygen tanks are on opposite sides to reduce danger of an accident. However, sources admit that the use of the AIP system confers certain benefits to the submarines, as compared to the other three diesel-electric propulsion systems -- the closed system, the sterling design and the steam turbine. "The sub will make less noise, have a lower magnetic and thermal signature, have lesser tell-tale emissions and can stay submerged longer," they said, pointing out that the enhancement of all these features improved a submarine's functioning. The Indian Navy's four HDW 209 Class submarines, inducted in an eight-year period from 1986, will approach the end of their combat life between 2016 and 2024, and the time is ripe to think about an upgrade, naval insiders feel. Talking about the upgrade process, Mr Schmitzer said it will involve cutting open the submarine, inserting the fuel cell module and then welding it back again and reestablishing all connections. Siemens has already carried out the upgrade of five 209 Class submarines for the Greek Navy. The technology finds place in the Type 212 and Type 214 Classes of submarines, being built by HDW, which are or shortly will be in service of German, Italian, Greek and South Korean navies.
[Central Chronicle via United News of India, 06 September 2004]
The Indian Navy is considering a major upgrade to their fleet of German-made Shishumar (HDW 209) Class submarines to improve their performance profile, defence sources said. The upgrade will comprise putting in the new technology 'Air Independent Propulsion' fuel cells in the submarines, which confer several benefits to the submarine's functioning, as regards noise, endurance and emissions. German electronics major Siemens, which has developed the PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) fuel cell modules which generate energy by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, has offered to upgrade the Shishumar class with this new propulsion system. "Fuel cells are small, silent, produce only little heat, generate no exhaust gases and are highly efficient. They have no moving parts and are practically maintenance-free," Siemen's PEM Fuel Cells for Submarines Director, Dr Albert Hammerschmidt said, in a presentation at a defence exhibition in New Delhi. They meet all military requirements for submarines with regard to magnetic behaviour, acoustic properties, and stray fields, he said, pointing out that there was no new submarine building programme anywhere in the world that was not considering AIP systems. "We have contractual obligations with the HDW shipyard, the original manufacturer of the submarines, and we can upgrade the submarines there," Siemens Sales Manager Richard Schmitzer said at the same occasion.
However, the Indian Navy is concerned with some aspects of design of this new technology, specially the storage of hydrogen, the raw fuel in the process, ashore. "Once it is at sea, there are no problems. But we have concerns about the storage of hydrogen, which is extremely flammable, on shore," navy sources said. According to the Siemens design, the hydrogen and the oxygen tanks are on opposite sides to reduce danger of an accident. However, sources admit that the use of the AIP system confers certain benefits to the submarines, as compared to the other three diesel-electric propulsion systems -- the closed system, the sterling design and the steam turbine. "The sub will make less noise, have a lower magnetic and thermal signature, have lesser tell-tale emissions and can stay submerged longer," they said, pointing out that the enhancement of all these features improved a submarine's functioning. The Indian Navy's four HDW 209 Class submarines, inducted in an eight-year period from 1986, will approach the end of their combat life between 2016 and 2024, and the time is ripe to think about an upgrade, naval insiders feel. Talking about the upgrade process, Mr Schmitzer said it will involve cutting open the submarine, inserting the fuel cell module and then welding it back again and reestablishing all connections. Siemens has already carried out the upgrade of five 209 Class submarines for the Greek Navy. The technology finds place in the Type 212 and Type 214 Classes of submarines, being built by HDW, which are or shortly will be in service of German, Italian, Greek and South Korean navies.
Sri Lanka to purchase helipad vessel from India
[Deepika Global, 16 September 2004]
Colombo, Sep 15 (UNI) Newly-appointed Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Vice Admiral Daya Sandagiri today said this country would purchase one more helipad Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) from India. Talking to reporters after assuming charge as the new CDS, Vice Admiral Sandagiri, who is also the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, said the request for second OPV was placed when Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse visited India last month. ''We are going to make use of the Indian Credit Line to purchase the second OPV, which will be a refurbished one,'' he said, adding that the Navy was not aiming for 'separate air wing' in near future.
''We have financial constraints in setting up a separate air wing for the Navy, although it could increase the capabilities of the force to a large extent. Therefore, we are not looking at anything of that sort right now,'' he said. Sri Lankan Navy purchased Suhanya Class helipad OPV from India in early 2000 with the purpose of setting up an exclusive air wing for the Navy. However, the entire plan was shelved with the single engine helicopter yet to reach the island nation from India. Describing the current visit by the Indian Naval Chief as ''a great occasion for the Sri Lankan navy'', Vice Admiral Sandagiri said that he had productive and positive discussions with his Indian counterpart. ''Our interaction and co-operation with the Indian Navy has been very cordial and productive even before the ceasefire agreement with LTTE was signed in February 2002,'' he added.
[Deepika Global, 16 September 2004]
Colombo, Sep 15 (UNI) Newly-appointed Sri Lankan Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Vice Admiral Daya Sandagiri today said this country would purchase one more helipad Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) from India. Talking to reporters after assuming charge as the new CDS, Vice Admiral Sandagiri, who is also the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, said the request for second OPV was placed when Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse visited India last month. ''We are going to make use of the Indian Credit Line to purchase the second OPV, which will be a refurbished one,'' he said, adding that the Navy was not aiming for 'separate air wing' in near future.
''We have financial constraints in setting up a separate air wing for the Navy, although it could increase the capabilities of the force to a large extent. Therefore, we are not looking at anything of that sort right now,'' he said. Sri Lankan Navy purchased Suhanya Class helipad OPV from India in early 2000 with the purpose of setting up an exclusive air wing for the Navy. However, the entire plan was shelved with the single engine helicopter yet to reach the island nation from India. Describing the current visit by the Indian Naval Chief as ''a great occasion for the Sri Lankan navy'', Vice Admiral Sandagiri said that he had productive and positive discussions with his Indian counterpart. ''Our interaction and co-operation with the Indian Navy has been very cordial and productive even before the ceasefire agreement with LTTE was signed in February 2002,'' he added.
520 Indian Navy Officers coming for Charity work
Nairobi, Sep 25, 2004 (The Nation/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- Five hundred and twenty Indian marines aboard two naval ships arrive in Mombasa from tomorrow. They include 100 navy cadets and will be in the country between September 26 and 30. Their ships are INS Tir and INS Sharda of the Indian navy. During their four-day stay, they will do charity work at various homes for the destitute in Mombasa. Indian high commission defence adviser Kapil Gupta told the Press in Mombasa on Thursday the navy soldiers would be part of a team training in the Indian Ocean. Capt Gupta said the ships had modern training equipment, including an emergency medical unit that can be used for casualty evacuation during hostilities. INS Tir is the first dedicated cadets training ship designed by the Indian navy and was commissioned on February 21, 1996, while INS Sharda is the sixth of India's offshore patrol vessels. The captain said the ships were designed to carry out sustained patrolling and surveillance tasks, adding that Ins Sharda could carry a helicopter. The officer said the two countries enjoyed friendly relations and that three Kenyan naval officers were training at Cochin in India on navigation, gunnery and communication. Capt Gupta said several other officers had trained in India before and that more were expected to take courses there soon. The marines will hold two medical camps at Mombasa Children's Home in Kizingo and at Port Reitz School for the Physically Handicapped. The sailors will also work at the orphanage and special school in Nyali run by the Kenya Navy Officers' Wives Association. They will also take part in sports with Kenya Navy teams. The next port of call by the naval ships will be Male in the Republic of Maldives. The head of the Indian navy training command, vice-admiral Bangara, will visit Kenya during the marines' stay and hold talks with Defence Department officers.
Nairobi, Sep 25, 2004 (The Nation/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- Five hundred and twenty Indian marines aboard two naval ships arrive in Mombasa from tomorrow. They include 100 navy cadets and will be in the country between September 26 and 30. Their ships are INS Tir and INS Sharda of the Indian navy. During their four-day stay, they will do charity work at various homes for the destitute in Mombasa. Indian high commission defence adviser Kapil Gupta told the Press in Mombasa on Thursday the navy soldiers would be part of a team training in the Indian Ocean. Capt Gupta said the ships had modern training equipment, including an emergency medical unit that can be used for casualty evacuation during hostilities. INS Tir is the first dedicated cadets training ship designed by the Indian navy and was commissioned on February 21, 1996, while INS Sharda is the sixth of India's offshore patrol vessels. The captain said the ships were designed to carry out sustained patrolling and surveillance tasks, adding that Ins Sharda could carry a helicopter. The officer said the two countries enjoyed friendly relations and that three Kenyan naval officers were training at Cochin in India on navigation, gunnery and communication. Capt Gupta said several other officers had trained in India before and that more were expected to take courses there soon. The marines will hold two medical camps at Mombasa Children's Home in Kizingo and at Port Reitz School for the Physically Handicapped. The sailors will also work at the orphanage and special school in Nyali run by the Kenya Navy Officers' Wives Association. They will also take part in sports with Kenya Navy teams. The next port of call by the naval ships will be Male in the Republic of Maldives. The head of the Indian navy training command, vice-admiral Bangara, will visit Kenya during the marines' stay and hold talks with Defence Department officers.
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