INS Guldar to Be Sunk Off Sindhudurg for Scuba Tourism Boost
In a major push for adventure tourism in Maharashtra, the state’s tourism department will acquire the decommissioned naval warship INS Guldar and deliberately sink it near Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg District. This initiative aims to create India’s first artificial reef to enhance scuba diving tourism while also promoting marine biodiversity. The project follows global examples of repurposing decommissioned ships as artificial reefs, like the USS Spiegel Grove in Florida and Thai Royal Navy ships in Chonburi.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | INS Guldar to Be Sunk Off Sindhudurg for Scuba Tourism Boost |
Commissioned | 1985 |
Location | Nivati Rocks, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra |
Purpose | Artificial reef for scuba diving & marine conservation |
Tourism Impact | Expected to boost scuba diving tourism and create jobs |
Environmental Measures | Pollutants removed before sinking to protect marine life |
Project Cost | ₹20 crore (Estimated) |
Global Examples | USS Spiegel Grove (USA), Thai Navy Ships (Thailand) |
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