INS Vishwakarma
Name of Establishment, Location, Address and Nearest Railway Station
| Name | Location | Address | Fax | Telephone | Railway Station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS Vishwakarma | Visakhapatnam, situated on the east coast of India | Nau Shakti Nagar, NAD Post, Visakhapatnam - 530009 | 0-91-891-2558389 | (0891) 2558386 | Visakhapatnam |
Climate and Altitude
| Altitude | Climate | Monsoon | Annual rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea level | Hot and sultry throughout the year except from September to March, when it is cool | Sep - Oct | Approximately 90 cms |
Connectivity
| Road | Rail | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Well connected to Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata | Well connected to Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata | Flights operate between Visakhapatnam and all metros |
Clothing and Bedding
| Clothing | Bedding |
|---|---|
| Tropical clothing is worn throughout the year, A light pullover is useful from December to February | This will be provide to all the officer trainees by either the Eastern Naval Command officers' mess in the Naval Base or officer's mess located within the establishment |
Accommodation
| Officers | Sailors |
|---|---|
| Officers are accommodated in the Eastern Naval Command Officers' Mess, in the Naval Base | Cabins/dormitories are provided according to rank |
Domestic Help
Officers accommodated in the mess, are provided with civilian bearers.
Recreation
| Swimming Pool | Sports | TV/Cinema | Gymnasium |
|---|---|---|---|
| The facilities for swimming are provided in the swimming pool located 9 kms from the establishment | Facilities for football, hockey, cricket, basketball and volleyball are available | Facility exists for viewing satellite channels on TV. A cinema hall exists within the establishment | A modern gymnasium is located within the school premises |
Arms/Ammunition
Trainees are not permitted to bring/hold private arms/ammunition.
Animals/Pets
Trainees are not permitted to keep animals/pets.
Banking and Other Facilities
| Banking | Postal | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| A branch of a nationalised bank is located close by | Postal facilities are available | An STD/ISD telephone booth exists within the base |
Hotels, Clubs and Restaurants
A number of hotels, clubs and restaurants are located in the town.
Transport
Service routine bus service is provided free of cost. Buses and taxis are available as public transport.
Medical Facilities
Medical facilities are available in the MI Room. Inpatient treatment is provided in the Naval hospital INHS Kalyani, which is situated at a distance of 9 kms from the establishment.
School for Children
A number of schools, with English as a medium of instruction, are located within a radius of 8 kms.
Library
The unit has a well stocked library.
