On 21 Dec 1974 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, the premier submarine training establishment, INS Satavahana, under Eastern Naval Command was commissioned by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral SN Kohli at a function that included the investiture ceremony.
The base is named after the great Satavahana Dynasty, which in turn takes the name from the first ruler, Srimukha Satavahana. Ruling over the Deccan for over 400 years - 184 BC to 300 AD, the kingdom is known to have established trade with the Far East - islands of Malaysia and Indonesia.
As an integrated training establishment, for all branches of officers and sailors in the submarine arm, it has the following facilities:
(a) the Submarine School (SMS)
(b) the Escape Training School (ETS), and
(c) the School of Advanced Undersea Warfare (SAUW).
The primary role of this establishment is to impart world class submarine and escape training to meet the stringent performance objectives and exacting standards of the Submarine Arm. It is the only integrated training establishment in the Indian Navy, as it carries out training for all branches of officers and sailors of the Submarine Arm.
Training is also conducted for personnel from foreign navies, thus making it the most sought after submarine training establishments in the whole of South East Asia. Personnel from 25 countries including Vietnam, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and South Africa have been trained here.
The crest design in its upper half depicts a steering wheel surrounded by a cogged wheel with sparks
emanating from its sides. This represents the integrated type of submarine training being imparted at the establishment to the sailors of the Seaman, Engineering and Electrical branches. The lower half contains a representation of an erstwhile ship taken from a coin of Satavahana dynasty. The motto in Sanskrit, ‘Abhyasaat Sidhi' means, ‘Practice Leads to Achievement’.
emanating from its sides. This represents the integrated type of submarine training being imparted at the establishment to the sailors of the Seaman, Engineering and Electrical branches. The lower half contains a representation of an erstwhile ship taken from a coin of Satavahana dynasty. The motto in Sanskrit, ‘Abhyasaat Sidhi' means, ‘Practice Leads to Achievement’.
The cover illustration depicting a sailor viewing through periscope is a sculpture at the entrance of INS Satavahana premises.
Text & image Source: Today We Remember - Facebook Page, Wikipedia, Indian Navy - Facebook Page, Bharat-rakshak.com
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