Project Seabird

Pier

• It is a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by pillars that provide access to ships and boats.

  

Pier

Project Seabird

• It involves the creation of a naval base, INS Kadamba, at Karwar on the west coast of India.
• INS Kadamba is currently the third-largest Indian naval base and is expected to become the largest naval base in the eastern hemisphere after Phase IIB is completed.
• Need: After the Indo-Pak War of 1971, India realized that the Indian Navy required an extra naval base. Mumbai Harbour was experiencing congestion, resulting in security concerns for its Western Fleet.
• Phase I: concluded in 2011, accommodated 10 ships and included various facilities such as a pier, ship lift, repair yard, and storage.
• Phase IIA:
  • It includes berthing facilities for 32 ships and submarines, along with a 23-yard craft.
  • It will provide over 6 kilometres of berthing space, technical facilities, and support utilities.
  • The centrepiece of Phase IIA is a covered dry berth capable of docking and maintaining up to four capital ships simultaneously.
  • Four townships with residential accommodations for officers, sailors, and civilian staff will be constructed.
• Additionally, a naval air station with a 2,700-meter runway and civil enclave will be built to support naval and commercial aviation.

• INS Vajrakosh is a Naval Station located close to INS Kadamba.
• INS Jatayu is India’s new Naval Base in Lakshadweep.