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Which naval dockyard launched the Indian Navy’s ‘underwater vigil system’?1. Visakhapatnam dockyard2. Bombay dockyard3. Goa Shipyard Limited4. Mazagon Dock Limited

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Visakhapatnam dockyard

The correct answer is Visakhapatnam dockyard.

  • Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) -
    • It is established in 1957 on the west coast of India, is functioning under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defense, Government of India.
    • GSL is strategically located on the banks of the Zuari River in Goa.
    • It was started with a small boat manufacturing yard.
    • At present time GSL has the distinction of being one of the most sophisticated shipbuilders in the country.
  • Visakhapatnam dockyard -
    • The Visakhapatnam dockyard is located in Andhra Pradesh. 
    • This is one of the most important dockyards in India, after the Bombay Dockyard.
    • It was set up as a "Boat Repair Workshop" in Visakhapatnam to support the Indian army units in Burma in 1941.​
  • Bombay dockyard -
    • It is a shipbuilding yard in Mumbai. 
    • It was established in 1735 by the East India Company.
  • Mazagon Dock Limited -
    • Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited is India's leading shipyard.
    • Its main function is to build submarines and warships in Mumbai and Nhava Yard.

  • Harbor defense systems have been inducted into the Navy to enhance the surveillance capability of the Indian Navy.
  • Integrated Submerged Harbor Defense and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) -
    • It is a multisensor system that can detect any threat to the port of Visakhapatnam, detect it, issue warnings, and alert defense equipment. 


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