INS Shivaji is an Indian naval station located in Lonavala, Maharashtra, India.[2] It houses the Naval College of Engineering which trains officers of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard.[3][4] It was commissioned on 15 February 1945 as HMIS Shivaji.[5] It is located close to the Bhushi Dam.[6] It is located on 876 acres (355 hectares) of land.[7]
| INS Shivaji | |
|---|---|
| Part of Western Naval Command[1] | |
| Lonavala, Maharashtra in India | |
 INS Shivaji Crest | |
  INS Shivaji Location of INS Shivaji in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates | 18°43′12″N 73°22′26″E / 18.720053°N 73.373892°E |
| Type | Naval Station Technical Training Establishment |
| Area | 876 acres (355 ha) |
| Height | 700 m (2,300 ft) above sea level |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Operator | Indian Navy |
| Website | INS Shivaji |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15 February 1945 |
| In use | 1945 – present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Commodore Mohit Goel, NM |
| Past commanders | Nilakanta Krishnan |
Indian Navy already operates a first damage control simulator Akshat at INS Shivaji to train its officers and sailors on damage control on a warship at sea. Indian Navy's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence (NBCD) School and Center for Marine Engineering Technology are also based here.[8][2]
History
editINS Shivaji had its origin as replacement for the ‘Stokers’ Training School’ at HMIS Dalhousie, in Naval Dockyard, Bombay (now Mumbai). Commissioned by the then Governor of Bombay, John Colville, as HMIS Shivaji on 15 February 1945, it became INS Shivaji on 26 January 1950. To provide scope for further expansion and to isolate the trainee sailors from the country's politics, the Royal Indian Navy decided to shift the training establishment from Bombay to a quieter place. While the British were on the lookout for a suitable location, coincidentally an air accident took place in the Sahyadri Ranges. Those who came to investigate the accident found more than what they sought. Sandwiched between a sheer vertical rock face, covering the entire height of the hill range (the Tiger's Leap) on one side and another imposing rock formation (the Duke's Nose or Nagphani) on the other, here was this flat piece of land.[9]
Schools
editINS Shivaji has three premier institutions viz. Centre of Marine Engineering and Technology (CMET), Centre of Excellence (CoE) and Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence (NBCD) School.[9] INS Shivaji has an annual training throughput of more than 2800 officers and 7800 sailors from the Indian Navy. It also trains personnel from the navies of 20 friendly countries worldwide with an annual throughput of over 250 international trainees on an average.[10]
Naval College of Engineering
editThe Naval College of Engineering undertakes B.Tech. courses at the entry-level for technical officers’ entry into the Service. It is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The faculty is a mix of (Defence Research and Development Organisation) DRDscientists and Naval officers.
Centre of Marine Engineering Technology (CMET)
editThe Centre of Marine Engineering Technology (CMET) is a facility equipped to undertake ab initio, qualifying and marine specialisation courses for officers, sailors and civilians. It also undertakes a specialised pre-commissioning training of officers and sailors on actual equipment fitment onboard war vessels prior to appointment. The training wings also include the EPCT School. It has a Cadet’s Training Department which is similar to an Officers’ Training Academy which undertakes training of cadets in personality development, leadership qualities and waterman ship.
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense (NBCD) School
editThe NBCD School conducts training in nuclear, biological and chemical aspects, damage control and fire-fighting. It has a damage control simulator namely Akshat. It is a facility for practical training in simulated damage control procedures on board the ship.
Awards
editIndia's President Ram Nath Kovind awarded the coveted President’s Colours to INS Shivaji on 13 Feb 2020. The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon any military unit in India.[11]
See also
editIndian navy
Integrated commands and units
- Armed Forces Special Operations Division
- Defence Cyber Agency
- Integrated Defence Staff
- Integrated Space Cell
- Indian Nuclear Command Authority
- Indian Armed Forces
- Special Forces of India
Other Lists
References
edit- ^ "Organisation of Southern Naval Command". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b "INS Shivaji (Engineering Training Establishment) | Indian Navy". www.indiannavy.nic.in. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ Umbrajkar, Manish (18 September 2011). "Social organizations and INS Shivaji undertake Lonavla cleanliness drive". Times of India. Pune. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ Bende, Anurag (23 September 2013). "Modern firefighting facility at INS Shivaji". Daily News and Analysis. Pune. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ "INS Shivaji all set to celebrate 60 years". Times of India. Pune. 11 January 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ Umbrajkar, Manish (17 July 2014). "Bhushi dam area may get a holiday resort". Times of India. Pune. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ Sangeeta Saxena (December 2012). "State-of-the-art technology gives INS Shivaji an edge". India Strategic. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Goa Shipyard to build 'Nuclear, Biological and Chemical' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ^ a b "..:: India Strategic ::.. Navy: State-of-the-art technology gives INS Shivaji an edge". www.indiastrategic.in. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "President of India Presents Colour to INS Shivaji – India Strategic". Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "President presents colour to INS Shivaji | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
External links
edit- INS Shivaji on the website of the Indian Navy