An MoU signed between IIT Delhi and the Indian Navy for crew-centric warship design

¨     A Memorandum of Understanding signed between IIT Delhi and the Directorate of Naval Architecture (DNA) of the Indian Navy.

¨     The MoU was signed to collaborate on the creation of a research and design centre to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) on Indian Navy ships through design interventions.

¨     The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Arvind Rawal and IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee.

¨     Researchers from IIT Delhi will analyse safety, efficiency, and habitability aspects of current and upcoming ship projects.

¨     The institute will compare Indian Navy ship designs with international standards with respect to QoL parameters like ergonomics, comfort, efficiency, safety, and user experience.

¨     The partnership will identify improvement areas and propose design interventions to enhance living conditions onboard.

¨     Both institutions will work together to make Indian warships superior in crew comfort, efficiency, and habitability.

¨     The initiative introduces a process-driven scientific approach incorporating ergonomics, human factors, and design optimisation.