Implementation of Underwater Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV) as Coastal Surveillance Modules

Abstract

India's coastal surveillance has never been its forte. This weakness was exploited in 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. Since then a number of changes has been implemented to make the coast line more secure. Major part of the improvement has been done by foreign contractors at exorbitant cost. Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) have been used for this purpose but at inflated prices as they are imported as complete built-up units. Through this paper me and my colleague (Harsh Shah) have explained the technical considerations of building an ROV and the subsequent economic consideration. A detailed budget table has been listed to justify our claim. Thus we, propose the fabrication of underwater ROVs in India itself in cost effective manner.