INS Sindhukirti (S61)
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INS Sindhukirti (S61) is a diesel-electric submarine
Submarine
A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation below the surface of the water. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability...
of the Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
. The submarine has been in the refit yard at Visakapatnam since the last 5 years, and is expected to remain in the refit dock til 2012, basically 1/3 of its total lifespan at sea.
Commissioning Commanding Officer: Lt.Cdr. Kannan Ramdas (Retd as Commander)