Matsya-6000: India's Deep-Ocean Submersible Completes Wet Testing
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Matsya-6000: India's Deep-Ocean Submersible Completes Wet Testing |
| Project | Samudrayan Project |
| Submersible Name | Matsya-6000 |
| Capacity | 3 humans (within 2.1-meter spherical hull) |
| Testing Duration | Jan 27 - Feb 12, 2025 (Wet Testing at L&T Shipbuilding) |
| Test Locations | L&T Shipbuilding, Kattupalli Port, Chennai |
| Key Components Tested | Power networks, control systems, flotation, stability, maneuverability, navigation, communication |
| Diving Types | 5 unmanned dives, 3 manned dives |
| Testing Depth | Harbour (shallow depths), further testing up to 500m by end of 2025 |
| Communication | Underwater voice communication issues at shallow depths |
| Further Testing Required | Enhanced performance at greater depths and communication systems |