7-NIOT Annual Report 2009-2010

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INSTITUTE AT A GLANCE

OrganizationThe National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) was established in November 1993 as an autonomous society under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. NIOT is managed by a Governing Council and Director is the head of the Institute.

The major aim of NIOT is to develop reliable indigenous technology to solve the various engineering problems associated with harvesting of non-living and living resources in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), which is about two-thirds of the land area of India.

Mission Statement

To develop world class technologies and their applications for sustainable utilization of ocean resources.•

To provide competitive, value added technical services and solutions to organizations working in the oceans.•

To develop a knowledge base and institutional capabilities in India for management of ocean resources and •

environment.

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MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL AND THE GENERAL BODY OF NIOT (FROM APRIL 2009 TO MARCH 2010)

S.No. Name & Designation Position in GC

1.Dr. Shailesh NayakSecretaryMinistry of Earth Sciences

ChairmanFrom August 2008

2.Shri K.P.PandianJoint Secretary & Financial AdvisorMinistry of Earth Sciences

MemberFrom March 2009 toJanuary 2010

3.Mrs. Sheila SangwanAdditional Secretary & Financial AdvisorMinistry of Earth Sciences

MemberFrom February 2010

4.Shri D.P.Singh, I A SJoint SecretaryMinistry of Earth Sciences

MemberFrom April 2009

5.Dr. S.K.DasAdvisorMinistry of Earth Sciences

MemberFrom June 2006

6.Dr. K.N.ShankaraProf. Satish Dhawan ProfessorBangalore

MemberFrom August 2005

7.Dr. P.S.NairProf. Satish Dhawan ProfessorBangalore


8.Shri A.K.VermaAdvisor (S&T), Planning Commission

MemberFrom March 2008

9. Prof. V.G.IdichandyIIT, Madras Nominee


10. Dr.S.KathiroliDirector, NIOT

Member Secretary till August 2009

11. Dr.S.K.DasAdvisor, MoES & Director NIOT

From September 2009 to October 2009

12. Dr.M.A.AtmanandDirector, NIOT

Member SecretaryFrom October 2009


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TABLE OF CONTENTSMajor Accomplishments of the year 2009-10 ........................................................................................................................... 4

From the Director’s Desk ............................................................................................................................................................ 5

Technological Highlights

Energy & Freshwater from the Sea ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Off shore Structures ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Deep Sea Technology and Ocean Mining ......................................................................................................................... 16

Submersibles and Gas Hydrates ....................................................................................................................................... 20

Ocean Acoustics ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

Ocean Observation Systems ............................................................................................................................................. 28

Marine Sensors and Electronics ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Marine Biotechnology ....................................................................................................................................................... 34

Coastal and Environmental Engineering ......................................................................................................................... 38

Vessel Management Cell ................................................................................................................................................... 42

Computational Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................... 44

Campus Development ............................................................................................................................................................... 44

Bilateral Programmes ................................................................................................................................................................ 45

Other Activities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Implementation of Hindi .................................................................................................................................................. 46

ISO Certifi cation Programme ........................................................................................................................................... 47

Conferences / Workshops Organized ............................................................................................................................... 48

Women’s Day Celebration ................................................................................................................................................ 49

Publications in Journals ............................................................................................................................................................ 50

Papers Presented in Conferences ............................................................................................................................................. 51

Deputation Abroad .................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Membership in Commi ees ..................................................................................................................................................... 56

Human Resource Development ............................................................................................................................................... 58

Cruise Programmes ................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Administration ........................................................................................................................................................................... 69

Right to Information .................................................................................................................................................................. 71


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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE YEAR 2009 - 2010

NIOT is continuously generating fresh water with Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) scheme at •

North Chennai Thermal Power Station using the heat from the condenser reject water.

Deep Ocean Remotely Operable Mining System (DOROSMIN) developed jointly with IIT Madras for very so •

sea fl oor operations was tested successfully at NIOT pond.

The fi rst deep-water exploration trial of ROSUB-6000 system has been performed during October 2009 in •

Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin off Kakinada at water-depths of 1037 and 3057 metres.

Shallow water sea trial was conducted for Autonomous Coring System at Sea le, USA and system mobilized •

to India.

Marine sensors and Electronics group successfully tested sub components like diodes, capacitor, transformer •

and ba ery at 600 bar pressure for longer durations under the development of components for marine

environment.

Indigenously developed Deep Ocean Pressure Recorder was successfully tested at 385m of water depth off •

Chennai.

Installation of coastal HF Radar network is completed along the Indian coast under National Early Tsunami •

warning system.

Sagar Nidhi the First Indian Flag Vessel, on the 16th Feb 2010 at 1945 hrs IST the pride of Nation successfully •

crossed Antarctic Circle 66˚ 30' S along 058˚ 39' E and successfully carried out all scientifi c operations.

NIOT and International Society of Off shore and Polar Engineers (ISOPE) jointly organized and successfully •

conducted the 8th Ocean Mining Symposium during September 2009 in NIOT.

International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology Aquaculture & Management (RALBAM 2010) •

was conducted at NIOT during 5-8 January 2010.


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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

The year 2009-10 has been a productive period for the

National Institute of Ocean Technology. NIOT made rapid

strides in the area of research and technology demonstration

in the ocean related activities. The institute moved in to its

16th year facing the challenges and is determined to fulfi ll its

mandate. Creativity and commitment shown by the staff

members refl ected in the achievements accomplished during

the year. Being the only civilian institute of the country in the area of Ocean Technology, NIOT has been entrusted

with many challenging tasks and it gives me great satisfaction to state that team NIOT rose to the occasion with the

support and encouragement from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.

The Institute had seen lots of administration changes during the plan year of 2009 - 2010 and I was bestowed with

the honor and privilege of leading this prestigious organization in October 2009. With the unstinting support of

Ministry of Earth Sciences in the fi nancial and administrative sectors, major activities such as institute expansion and

recruitment have been completed to cater to the requirement of projects. Emphasis has been laid on the research,

development and demonstration of technologies as per the plan projects. NIOT, with its broader vision, could bring

solutions to the overriding concerns of society such as day-today-demand for freshwater, earth’s dwindling resources

through various projects.

Energy and fresh water division of NIOT achieved continuous generation of fresh water with Low Temperature

Thermal Desalination (LTTD) scheme at North Chennai Thermal Power Station (NCTPS) using the waste heat from the

condensate reject water of the thermal power plant. As a part of transforming the technology into a viable industrial

alternative for conventional desalination, a workshop was held with industries in association with Confederation of

Indian Industries (CII). A technical visit was organized for the CII members to have a fi rst-hand idea of the operation

of the LTTD plant at NCTPS.

The deep sea technology and ocean mining group, integrated the mining system with all its associated sub systems

and tested its functionality in the test pond of NIOT. The large solid pumping system has been tested in a hydro

transport test set up developed at IIT Madras for pumping solids of sizes upto 30 mm and fl ow rates varying from

8 – 58 m3/hr.


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The ROSUB team brought laurels to NIOT by successfully completing deep water sea trials for the ROSUB system

and acquired sea bed videos with scientifi c pay loads (Oxygen, conductivity, temperature, water samples, short core

sampler, etc.). The team also carried out fi rst deep sea exploration trials at Gas Hydrates site off Krishna Godavari

basin at 1019m depth.

The Coastal and Environmental Engineering division, besides carrying out plan projects with long term interest such

as establishment of Coastal HF Radar Network, Shore Protection measures and Technical Criteria Atlas, has taken up

the major consultancy work on the much awaited ‘Kalpasar’ Project of Gujarat and the work is in progress.

The Ocean Acoustics group took up the development of state–of-the-art measurement technologies such as acoustic

vector sensors and continued the measurement and analysis of ocean ambient noise which could also enable intruder

detection.

In the Ocean Observation Systems arena, prototype Deep Ocean Bo om Pressure Recorder has been developed

and trials were carried out. Indigenized data acquisition system have also been developed, successfully tested and

incorporated in the tsunami buoys.

It gives me a great pleasure to inform that the Technology Demonstration Vessel of NIOT SAGAR NIDHI became

the fi rst Indian fl agged vessel to reach Antarctica. The vessel has been regularly involved in undertaking deep sea

technology demonstration for exploration of minerals and maintaining the Tsunami Warning systems and other

crucial missions.

I am confi dent that the laudable eff orts of NIOT family members will continue in the years to come. With the support

from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India and other well wishers, we promise you to take you to

greater depths.

Dr.M.A.AtmanandDirector


ENERGY AND FRESH WATER FROM THE SEA

A Schematic of the LTTD plant in NCTPS, sources of warm and cold water and the involved piping

A view of the NCTPS LTTD plant


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ENERGY AND FRESH WATER FROM THE SEA

Establishment of LTTD Plant by Using Waste Heat at one of the Thermal Power Plant Almost all thermal power plants discharge huge amounts of condenser reject water at 8°–10°C above the ambient sea water temperature. The process involves transfer of large levels of energy which requires heat recovery systems like cooling towers or heat dissipating open channels before the condenser reject water at acceptable temperatures is discharged back into the surrounding environment and thereby it results in thermal pollution which is a serious issue today.

In order to demonstrate the concept of LTTD application in coastal thermal power plant, NIOT took up the task of se ing up the LTTD plant in North Chennai Thermal Power Station (NCTPS). It utilizes the heat available in the condenser reject water for generation of fresh water and also it reduces the load on the cooling towers and thermal

pollution. A small temperature gradient of about 8°-10°C, is suffi cient to utilize the concept. The principle of the desalination process involves boiling water at low pressure in a fl ash chamber and condensing the resultant vapor in a condenser. The warm and cold water for this plant is drawn from the power plant condenser inlet water (surface sea water from the nearby sea approx. 28°C) and condenser outlet water (approx. 36°C) respectively.

The plant has been designed with the existing major components, like fl ash chamber, condenser, vacuum system and the steel support structures, belonging to the 1 MLD barge mounted desalination plant. The structure to house the plant components was designed a er conducting detailed soil tests in the area.

A pump was placed in a newly constructed RCC sump to provide warm water to the fl ash chamber. A fraction of the cold water fl ow intended for the main power plant condenser is bypassed to the LTTD plant. The head available in the condenser inlet water is suffi cient to pass the cold water through the condenser and hence it does not require an

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additional pump for this purpose. The fi nal piping connections between the LTTD plant and the main power plant were completed during their annual maintenance schedules without aff ecting their normal operation. The main power consumption of the plant is the warm sea water pump and vacuum system. The warm water was fl ash evaporated at about 33°C and freshwater is generated using the temperature gradient available between the reject water and the inlet water belonging to the condenser of the power plant. The cold water exit temperature was measured at about 31°C. The fresh water generated was measured in terms of quality and quantity and conforms to drinking water standards. The performance evaluation studies are under progress and the plant is being operated using contract manpower. Eff ect of temperature drop in fl ash chamber and Condenser with varying vaccum conditions is shown in the graph.

A workshop was held with industries in association with CII on 16th February 2010 in NIOT Campus. A visit was organized for the CII members to see the operation of the LTTD plant at NCTPS.

Expression of Interest – Se ing Up of LTTD Plant in Coastal Power Plants & 10 MLD Floating Vessel Mounted Desalination Plant NIOT is in the process of looking for a private partner with a vision of transforming the technology into a viable industrial alternative for desalination. The expression of interest for the identifi cation of a private partner is being fl oated for power plant based LTTD plants and 10 MLD fl oating platform mounted LTTD plant. An interaction with the industry was held in NIOT Campus on 5th and 6th of October 2009, before inviting Expression of interest from the interested parties. Some of the major companies and consortium of companies have expressed their esteemed interest in participating in it. An expert commi ee was constituted and several proposals were received.

Backward Bent Ducted BuoyThe Backward Bent Ducted Buoy (BBDB) is a fl oating type wave energy device which is being studied in NIOT. The device with mooring has already been tested at Ennore. The next step is to test with the turbine and alternator and collect important data for proper characterization. Towards this end, an air turbine has now been designed and fabrication is in progress. The drawing is as shown in the fi gure.

Eff ect of temperature drop in fl ash chamber and Condenser with varying vacuum conditions


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Model of Backward Bent Ducted Buoy


OFFSHORE STRUCTURES

A View of Aga i plant structure with equipment in assembled condition


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OFFSHORE STRUCTURESThe major objectives of the group are:

Establishment of LTTD plants at islands.•

Model studies for cold water pipeline.•

Demonstration of suction pile.•

Establishing LTTD Plants in the Lakshadweep IslandsNIOT has established a Desalination Plant at Kavara i in May, 2005. The plant has been generating water continuously and extremely helpful to the people of Kavara i. Based on performance of the Kavara i plant, UT Lakshadweep administration approached NIOT to set-up similar plants in the rest of the 8 islands. Out of the eight plants, three plants in islands of Aga i, Andro and Minicoy islands are being taken up in the fi rst phase

and 5 more plants in the islands of Amini, Kalpeni, Kadamat, Kiltan and Chetlat in the second phase. All the plant equipment were installed and tested in Aga i. The balance work in Minicoy will be taken up during fair weather season and both the plants in Aga i and Minicoy will be commissioned by May 2011. In the remaining 6 islands, pre-project activities such as bathymetry survey, desk studies to arrive the confi guration, etc. have been completed. It is proposed to implement the project through industrial partner, for which the tendering process has already been initiated. The project activities will be initiated from the beginning of year 2011.

Design of Suction PileSuction piles are widely used in mooring applications for fl oating production units and fi nd widespread applications in the off shore oil industry. The objective of NIOT’s suction pile program is to carry out demonstration tests in 50 to 100m water depths. Prototype suction pile of a 4.5 m long, 3 m dia. shall be deployed off Chennai / Ennore where so soil strata have been identifi ed. Suction pump capable of developing upto 2 bar vacuum pressure has been designed and developed for helping in installation of the suction pile. An emergency release mechanism of 20 ton capacity has been fabricated for le ing off the pile once installation is complete.

A part of the bridge which connects the plant with the shore


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It is also proposed to check the suction pile capacity for upli for a mooring load of upto 40 tons. In order to test the various components, model tests have been planned in NIOT test pond where clays and silts over a depth of 3m are available. Fabrication of test setup is underway for carrying out the model tests so that any lacuna arising during off shore fi eld trials can be addressed right away.

Sustainable Shoreline ManagementIt is observed that the coastline of the country is undergoing erosion / accretion at several locations due to manmade interventions like groynes, breakwaters etc., or from natural phenomena. Under the ‘Sustainable Shoreline Management’ project, it is proposed to demonstrate deployment of environmentally so protection measures for mitigation of coastal erosion. The demonstration would be on a pilot scale and implemented with local technologies so that it is easy for the implementing local agencies to emulate

A view of plant structure & bridge under construction at Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep

View of the bar mouth at Pulicat which result in negligible fresh (sea) water exchange and low dra s

View of erosion of the shorefront to the north of the northern most groin in Pondicherry

View of test set up for model suction pile testing in NIOT test pond


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the methodology. Two sites, viz, one to the north of Pondicherry and the other at the southern and northern inlets to the Pulicat lake have been identifi ed for carrying out the pilot scale experiments.

View of bar mouth opening to the north of sand bar at the Kondurupalem inlet (Pulicat)


DEEP SEA TECHNOLOGY AND OCEAN MINING

Underwater Collector Crusher

Test Pond Trials – Collector Crusher & Soil Tester


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DEEP SEA TECHNOLOGY AND OCEAN MINING

Deep-sea Technology and Ocean Mining group of National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) at Chennai has been involved in the development of underwater mining systems for polymetallic nodule mining. Deep ocean mining is a technologically challenging fi eld considering the mining depth and the so ocean fl oor. NIOT has been working on a mining concept where a crawler based mining machine capable of collecting, crushing and pumping nodules using a positive displacement pump through a fl exible riser system. Multiple mining machines will cover the mining fi eld during large scale commercial mining operations. Development of this complex technology is being a empted in a phase wise manner with all R&D work being done at 500 m depth before venturing into deep waters.

In the fi rst phase an underwater mining system was developed and tested for mining sea fl oor material (sand/silt) for a short duration at 410 m depth. The system was tested for long duration operations at 452 and 515 m depth a er carrying out major cost intensive augmentation in mother vessel ORV Sagar Kanya for dynamic positioning and docked launch and recovery of underwater systems. The sand mining system has been converted into a nodule mining system by augmentation and modifi cation of various systems now. The system will be further developed and tested for deep water polymetallic nodule mining in stages to reach 6000 m depth within four to fi ve years.

Apart from these, the group is actively involved in the R&D activities related to the under water mining operations such as development of light weight materials, corrosion and fatigue studies, acoustic imaging, development of sub sea drives, hydrotransport studies, soil machine interaction studies etc. Extensive R&D is being carried out for developmental work with the help of a hyperbaric test facility at NIOT where tests can be done to simulate 9000 m water depths. Hydrotransport pumping studies have also been carried out jointly with IIT Madras.

Development of Underwater Collection and Crushing Systems for Manganese Nodule MiningThe underwater sand mining machine developed during the previous phases of the Deep-sea Mining programme has been modifi ed for manganese nodule mining by addition of manganese nodule collector, crusher, S-transfer tube positive displacement pump, enhanced hydraulics, instrumentation and control systems. The machine will have to be tested at 500 m depth prior to further developmental work for 6000 m depth. As manganese nodules are not available at 500 m depth, it is planned to create a mining site similar to that of the CIOB using artifi cial nodules to qualify the modifi ed mining system. A remotely operated artifi cial nodule laying system has been developed for the same and tested at 500 m depth.

The Integrated mining system with all its associated sub systemshas been tested for its functionality in the integration bay

and at the test pond of NIOT.


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Large Solids Pumping Systems for Mining Machine The most critical subsystem of any deep-sea mining system is the solid pumping system which requires development of high pressure large solids pumps and associated systems capable of operations under high pressures. A seat valve type slurry pump developed for underwater sand mining in the previous phase has been modifi ed with a S-transfer type head to handle solids of 30 mm size. The pump has been tested in a hydro transport test set up developed at IIT Madras for pumping solids of sizes upto 30 mm and fl ow rates varying from 8 – 58 m3/hr.

Instrumentation and Control SystemsThe Underwater Data Acquisition and Control System (DAC) of underwater mining machine have been enhanced with the latest hardware and so ware to meet all the additional requirements of the new collector and crusher system. Due to the expansion of the system components the hard ware has been split and distributed in two parts with two separate high pressure rated enclosures. The two DAC systems work in tandem. DAC systems (cFP2220) supplied by National Instruments have been used for the mining machine. The total so ware confi guration and hardware assembly has been developed at NIOT.

Electrical Systems (Power Distribution Systems)The power from ships feeder is distributed to various sub systems of the underwater mining system through a separate Power Distribution System (PDS) on ship. The PDS system also incorporates the necessary protection system on the feeder lines. The work involves installation of isolation transformers, protection switch gear panels, and DC power supply units. The power distributions panels have been located at diff erent positions on ship with adequate IP protection class. The work was completed on board ship and class approval from IRS was obtained for the modifi cations done for sea worthiness.

Inter Institutional Research and DevelopmentDeep-sea Technology and Ocean Mining Group has been carrying out R&D in association with many academic institutes like IITs and Anna University thereby promoting involvement of academic community in Deep-sea Mining Research. Some of the activities are as follows:

Aluminum Structures for Deep Sea Mining MachineAluminium alloys are light in weight, corrosion resistant and suitable for underwater applications. It is proposed to fabricate structural frames and main chassis of the underwater mining machine with Al alloys. However the weldability and post weld strength of these alloys in the heat aff ected zone becomes critical. Experimental Studies have been proposed for weldability of Al 6061 T6 and 5083

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Aluminium welded joint


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alloys using 4643 and 5356 electrodes. Heat treatment of Al 6061 T6 and 4643 welds can lead to improved weld strengths up to 90%. The work is being carried out with the involvement of Metallurgy Department of IIT Madras.

Modeling and Analysis of Sub Sea Drive SystemsThe subsea motor controller is a single integrated subsea module containing all components of a so start drive. The solution off ers increased step-out distances. Substantially reduces cable costs due to high transmission voltage and the need for only one main power cable, even for multiple drives. This work is being carried out with the involvement of Electrical Department of IIT Madras.

Soil-Machine Interaction Studies on Deep Sea-bed Poly-metallic Nodule Mining Systems Soil Machine interaction studies have been proposed with creation of facilities to simulate various deep sea fl oor conditions with the involvement of Mining Engineering Department of Anna University. Performance of various polymetallic nodule, nodule pick up devices and crawler tracked vehicles in so sea fl oor can be studied with diff erent operating parameters to improve the overall effi ciency of nodule collection.

Studies on Hydraulic Li ing and Plugging of Large Solids in Hoses with Specifi c Reference to Manganese Nodule Mining using Flexible Riser ConceptUnderstanding the performance of hydrotransport system at the maximum particle size and the maximum expected concentration forms, one of the most critical aspects in deep-sea nodule li ing systems. Experimental studies have been proposed at IIT Madras to study the plugging behaviour of solids in hoses considering various hydrotransport parameters. Existing facilities at IIT Madras and the hydrotransport test facility created by NIOT are being extensively used for this study.

Development of Upgraded Version of In-situ Soil TesterIn-situ soil strength values are very useful inputs for design of underwater crawler. Traffi cability of an Integrated Deep Sea Mining System is mainly dictated by the shear strength of sea bed. Further identifi cation of areas with very low bearing strength is important to prevent sinkage of the mining machine. A remotely operable in-situ soil tester has been realized and tested at 5200 m in the Central Indian Ocean Basin (CIOB). The tester has been made compact with enhanced features and converted into a totally electrical system now. A new subsea termination assembly for the sub-sea electro optic cable of soil tester was completed and tested. The compact soil tester will be used to delineate the mine site for areas having very so soil strength. A Deep Ocean Remotely Operable Sub-sea Mining System (DOROSMIN) for very so sea fl oor is being jointly developed with IIT Madras. The compact soil tester will also be integrated with DOROSMIN in the future.

Model ofSubsea Drive Systems

Slurry pump testset up at IITM


Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) withTether Management System (TMS) being launched

SUBMERSIBLES & GAS HYDRATES


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SUBMERSIBLES & GAS HYDRATESThis group is focused on the development of technological tools for deep ocean mineral exploration such as Poly metallic Manganese Nodules, Gas hydrates etc and off shore applications such as seabed imaging, pipeline routing, submarine cabling etc.

Deep-water Remotely Operable Submersible (ROSUB-6000)The remotely operable vehicle, ROSUB-6000, is a heavy work-class under-water vehicle with a depth rating of 6000 m. System has been developed for exploration activities of Ploy metallic Manganese Nodules and Gas hydrates. ROSUB-6000 system is designed and developed at NIOT in collaboration with Experimental Design Bureau of Oceanological Engineering (EDBOE), Moscow, Russia.

Major Accomplishments During this Year

ROSUB 6000The second deep-water qualifi cation sea trial of ROSUB-6000 system was conducted during April 2009 at Chennai off shore. Interfaced sensors were tested and qualifi ed for their envisaged functionality during the deep-water sea trials at depths of 2005, 2224, 3045 and 3051 meters.

The fi rst deep-water gas hydrate • exploration trial of ROSUB-6000 system has been performed during October 2009 at a gas-hydrate site in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin off Kakinada. During this trial, the ROV was lowered to a depth of 1000m and

maneuvered to acquire under-water video images, sea fl oor morphology, water sample, sediment core sample and several other scientifi c and engineering data. Interfaced sub-sea sensors were tested and qualifi ed during the sea trials at water-depths of 1037, 1019 and 3057 metres. Deep-water organisms such as holothurians, serrated whip coral colony, fi shes and shrimps in Indian deep waters were recorded in real time, at 1019 metres of water-depth. These organisms may indicate the presence of nearby methane venting sites.

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Water sample collection using robotic arm of ROV

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ROSUBsystem deck layout in ORV Sagar Nidhi

Fish observed at 1017 m

Bathymetry data from ROV mounted multi beam sonar

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ROV was piloted at fi nger je y of Ennore port


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Testing of ROV for control algorithms developed for semiautomatic functionality (Heading and Depth) was • successfully conducted at Ennore Port during Feb 2010. Using the navigational joysticks, ROV was piloted in the planned lines in forward, reverse and lateral action with fi xed heading position.

Development of Deep-Water Autonomous Coring System (ACS)Autonomous Coring System (ACS) has been developed by NIOT in joint collaboration with M/s Williamson & Associates, Sea le, USA. The system has been designed for ground truth validation of gas hydrate occurrence in Indian continental margins. It is capable of collecting 100m long cores from ocean basins up to a maximum depth of 3000 m. First time in the world, ACS employs wire-line drilling technology for 3000m water depth to recover 100m long core.

Major Accomplishment

Integration of the components in ACS was completed during May 2009 and their performance was tested for • envisaged functionality during the parking lot testing in Sea le (U.S.A.).

The ACS system was tested and it could drill 67.27 metres through a cemented fl oor, during June 2009. A total • of 112 metres of cement core has been drilled and recovered using the system on land.

An under-water core of 35.59 metres in length was obtained during fi rst shallow water sea trial at Puget • Sound during July 2009. A 55.14meter long core was drilled during the second phase of shallow-water trials at Puget Susan in Sea le, during August 2009. The system has been qualifi ed for operation in water-depths of a maximum of 100 meters.

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The ACS system with its sub components were • mobilized from Sea le, USA to India through ship cargo.

Steel armoured electro optic umbilical cable (3500 • m length) for ACS operation in deep waters has been purchased from Cortland Fiberon, UK

Drilled cement cores during land based trial


OCEAN ACOUSTICS

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OCEAN ACOUSTICSAcoustics off ers the most eff ective means of exploring the ocean and judging the underwater environment. The key to successful interpretation of sound in the ocean lies in research eff orts that are both scientifi c and technology-development oriented. Thus, part of the research concerns improving the fundamental understanding of underwater acoustic phenomena, while others focus on the development of measurement systems and techniques with which to test and apply our understanding. The group focuses on research, development and implementation, and interpretation in signifi cant areas of underwater acoustics given below where in only a very few initiatives have been taken up in our country in the last one decade.

Ambient noise measurement, analysis & characterization.• Ambient noise prediction/modeling• Acoustic vector sensor for shallow water applications• Sea bed classifi cation/characterization.•

Underwater signal • processing algorithms for shallow water applications.

Measurement & Characterization of Ocean Ambient Noise in Shallow Waters A fully automated ambient noise measurement system with Vertical Linear Array (VLA) and data processing modules have been developed by NIOT which can be used in shallow waters for acquiring time series measurements for longer periods. The system was deployed in sea and was successful in acquiring measurements for over a month. It is planned to deploy systems at four locations along the east and west coast of India. Data have been collected from off Chennai and the following analysis have been carried out

Estimation of environmental parameters such as wind speed, rain, geo-acoustic parameters etc. and identifi cation • of marine species.

Studying noi• se properties such as fl uctuation, coherence and directionality which are site specifi c in nature.

Sound propagation Modeling and further comparison with fi eld measurements.•

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Development of Vector Sensor for Underwater Acoustic Source Localization and Signal EstimationSource detection and localization is normally done using scalar acoustic sensors (Hydrophones). At NIOT the development of Vertical linear array in collaboration with M/s Keltron Ceramics, Ku ipuram has been completed and is used for directionality applications. Since small array of vectors sensors is expected to have superior performance when compared to traditional hydrophone arrays, the development of vector sensors in collaboration with M/s Keltron Ceramics, has been taken up. The vector sensor measures acoustic pressure as well as acoustic particle velocity components in three directions caused by sound waves in the water. This is accomplished by triaxial accelerometers which measure the acceleration in three orthogonal directions. Design specifi cations have been fi nalized and fabrication has commenced.

Establishment of Low Frequency Calibration Set Up To cater to the needs of NIOT and the requirements of other National Institutes, Laboratories and Industries for testing and calibrating underwater acoustic transducers using a standard system, a state-of-the-art Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) was set up at NIOT in the year 2002. The calibration facility at ATF has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) as per international standard ISO/IEC 17025. Measurements are performed in accordance with IEC 60565- 2006 and ANSIS1.20-1988 for the frequency range between 3 kHz and 100 kHz. The low frequency for calibration is limited by several factors. Presently tone burst signals are used for calibration in the fi nite sized tank. This signal is contaminated by transients due to the resonant behavior of the transducers which depends on the Q factor of the transducers. Because of the above, as the frequency is lowered, the number of cycles in the required time window is reduced. This provides a lower limiting frequency on measurements made using tone burst signals.

As a part of up-gradation, usage of ATF for increasing the frequency range from 100 kHz to 300 kHz has been taken up. Also the usage of ATF for frequency less than 3 kHz has been taken up. In this regard it is planned to establish a new set up for low frequency, with the vibrating water column, as per the procedure followed in International standards. With this method the hydrophone under calibration is immersed in a water column and the position of the transducer is kept constant while the fl uid column is moved sinusoidally up and down. The sensitivity of the hydrophone is obtained from the calculated pressure at the depth of the hydrophone and the measured open circuit voltage. The sensitivity of the hydrophone is found as the ratio of the open circuit voltage and the pressure.

Inter Institutional Projects The following inter-institutional projects are also being carried out:

Vector hydrophone array processing algorithm for source localization. (IISc., Bangalore) •

Passive surveillance systems are usually equipped with an array of sensors to estimate direction of arrival (DOA) of waves ensuing from a source. The performance analysis of acoustic vector sensor (AVS) and acoustic pressure sensor (APS) for bearing estimation have been investigated. A mathematical model has been developed for shallow water localization using acoustic pressure sensors.


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Low frequency acoustic propagation study in shallow waters with seabed eff ects (IIT, Madras)•

Computer models based on diff erent approaches (ray & modes) can be used for defi ning ocean acoustic wave guide problems. An FEM (Finite Element Method) based model for low frequency propagation of sound in shallow water has been developed in this project. Validation of the code with diff erent numerical problems is underway.

Development of acoustic equipment for object detection for divers (NPL, Delhi) •

It is proposed to develop an acoustic device that may be worn by diver as headgear or goggles, and suitable to produce audible sound if there is any object in front of the diver. The transmi er used in the diver’s equipment has been designed and receiver development and modifi cation is underway.

Investigation of Time Reversal Mirror (TRM) and MIMO-OFDM (Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output)•

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) methods for underwater acoustic communication. (IIT, Delhi).A TRM’s ability to focus energy back, directly to the source in multi-path environment helps in having spatial focusing that can lead to several applications. Underwater channels have been simulated using Ray theory and the simulation has been carried out for 4-PSK and 8-PSK communication systems for both TRM & OFDM.

Acoustic characterization of sea fl oor and other related habitat studies using high frequency systems-• Application and model and model free techniques (NIO, Goa)

Use of high frequency acoustic signal for seafl oor sediment classifi cation study had received signifi cant interest to develop understanding of the fi ne scale seafl oor processes. Backsca er processing algorithm for multi beam data has been developed.


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Maintenance of Moored Buoy Network The Ocean Observation Systems (OOS) group of NIOT is engaged in establishment and maintenance of moored buoy network for measurement of met-ocean parameters in Indian Seas to monitor the Marine Environment and to improve Weather and Ocean Forecast. The group also has the mandate to maintain the Tsunami systems network in Indian seas. 12 Tsunami buoys have been envisaged around the geological fault line in the Indian Ocean and the installation is in progress.

An optimal 12 deep sea moored buoy network (7 in the Bay of Bengal and 5 in the Arabian Sea) with surface and subsurface sensors for continuous measurements was recommended by the Expert commi ee. Towards making total new buoy system with surface/subsurface sensors, a technical commi ee was formed and the commi ee looked into the specifi cations of total moored buoy system with all the sub- components / sensors/ mooring/ data acquisition/communication etc. The commi ee fi nalized the tender document and the Global tender was released in October 2009. The technical evaluation of the tender was performed by the commi ee in December 2009 and a er seeking clarifi cations from the bidders, the commercial bids were opened in May 2010. The purchase order for total moored buoy systems were placed in June 2010 and the systems are expected in November 2010.

In order to improve the monitoring & reporting of the buoy systems NIOT has processed Annual Maintenance Contract for Assembly/ Integration & Maintenance, Deployment & Retrieval, and to man the Shore Station on a 24x7 basis.

Deployment during May 2009In the Arabian Sea cruise was conducted in May 2009, as per the recommendation of Expert commi ee, 5 buoys • (AD1 to AD5) were deployed in the new locations.

The met-ocean buoys with surface sensors deployed at AD2 recorded continuous measurements. The high • winds and waves recorded during monsoon period are shown in the fi gures. The wind direction plot clearly shows the reversal of winds from south west monsoon to north east monsoon.


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Collaborative Project with IIT BombayDevelopment of a Web Based Wave Forecasting using Wind Data from BuoysThis collaborative project with IIT Bombay was taken up to carry out alternative methods for wave forecasting based on so computing tools using wind observations from buoys. This would be useful at those stations where only meteorological buoys are moored. The technique employs alternative artifi cial intelligence approaches of artifi cial neural network (ANN), genetic programming (GP) and model tree (MT) to carry out the time series modeling of wind to obtain waves. Wind observations of

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four and a half years durations at four off shore sites along the east/west coast of India were used. The predicted waves obtained using the proposed time series models when compared with the numerically generated waves showed good resemblance in terms of the selected error criteria. Also development of another system to obtain wave spectra for a given short term signifi cant wave heights and wave periods for the data buoy locations was taken up and the spectrum generated using so computing methods are shown in comparison with observed spectrum.

Deployment / Retrieval Cruise during March 2010Two cruises were conducted for retrieval purpose during March 2010 on-board Boris Petrov & ORV Sagar • Kanya (SK 269) in the Arabian Sea and the following buoys were retrieved:

Boris Petrov: Buoys retrieved from locations: MB24, AD5, MB20

Sagar Kanya : Buoys retrieved from locations: AD2 & DS1

Indigenization of Electronics Systems of BuoyDevelopment of data acquisition systems for data buoys are in progress with Data pa ern & Bliss • Technologies.

Ocean Observation Systems DevelopmentOcean Observation Systems Development (OOSD) Group was established recently with a mandate to develop and demonstrate technologies for Ocean Observation Systems. Currently the group is involved in the Development of Deep Ocean Bo om Pressure Recorder (DOPR) & Surface Buoy Electronics for Tsunami Early Warning Systems, Glider and technologies for data communication using INSAT satellites.

Comparison of wave spectra: DS5 (Date: 29-11-05 Time: 06.00 pm, Hs=3.67 m, Tz=6.56 s)


MARINE SENSORS AND ELECTRONICS

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MARINE SENSORS AND ELECTRONICSMarine Sensors and Electronics group was established with a mandate to develop and demonstrate underwater electronics/sensor technologies for oceanographic applications. Facilities like EMI/EMC analyzer, Leak detector, Ba ery condition monitor, Impedance analyzer has been set up and facilities like Environment testing systems, Shock & Vibration testing, Corrosion testing etc, to qualify the electrical and electronic components in marine environment are being set up. Development of non-off -the shelf underwater components and systems has also been taken up through association with Indian Industry.

As most of the underwater equipments are acoustic based, underwater acoustic sensors form the heart of these instruments. MS&E group of NIOT has developed an expertise in developing these sensors for diff erent applications.

The focus of Marine Sensors & Electronics is on

To establish a facility of excellence to provide electronics support to various activities and projects of NIOT • To create infrastructure for reducing the development time and facilitate rapid prototyping • To develop sophisticated underwater sensor technology for marine applications • To develop expertise in Marine electronics related issues•

Development of Bo om Pressure Recorder (BPR) of Tsunami Early Warning SystemA bo om pressure recorder (BPR) for Tsunami early warning system has been indigenously developed and successfully tested at the Acoustic Test Facility (ATF) of NIOT. The BPR was taken for fi eld trials and tested at 160m water depth successfully.

In addition to these, many sub components like diodes, capacitor, transformer and ba ery were successfully tested at 600 bar pressure for longer durations.

Marine Sensor Technology Development A 2-16 kHz, 16 kg prototype indigenous sub bo om profi ler transducer for operating at 30 bar pressure has been developed and successfully tested with rubber encapsulation.

In order to develop light weight acoustic arrays, cymbal (fl ex tensional type-V) transducer development for operating at frequencies lower than 10 kHz and over a wide range up to 50 kHz or more has been taken up. This work is being carried initially as an in-house development. Press tool design for rapid prototyping and theoretical modeling using ATILA are progressing. A prototype laboratory model 5x10 Cymbal array operating in the frequency range 10-100 kHz has been successfully tested. It has a Transmi ing Voltage Response of ~148dBre1μPa@1m/V.

It has been found that frequency, power of operation etc can be tailored to the desired parameters by varying the dimensions, changing active materials and the number of elements in an array. A vibration mode change occurred around 60kHz.

Projects of mutual interest identifi ed under the NIOT-BEL MoU, are being fi nalized. Initially, Transfer of Technology from NIOT to BEL has been carried out as per the MoU.


MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

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MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGYMarine Biotechnology programme includes six major activities such as the Open Sea Cage Culture, Marine Micro Algal Biotechnology, Marine Microbial Biotechnology, Island Resource Information system, Marine Bioinformatics and Materials for Marine Applications. In addition to the above mentioned activities, two multi-institutional projects-Developments of Potential Drugs from Ocean (DPDO) and Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) are also being carried out at the fi eld unit, the Andaman and Nicobar Centre for Ocean Science and Technology (ANCOST), at Port Blair.

Open Sea Cage CultureAs part of experimental culture two HDPE square cages were fabricated and deployed at Olaikuda for culture of juvenile (250-300 g) parrot fi shes (Scarus ghobban). Development of 9 meter diameter circular open sea HDPE cages, feed and seed are in progress. Laboratory studies on the growth of juvenile black spot snappers and carangids sp. have shown encouraging results at Andaman.

Marine Micro Algal BiotechnologyMono species cultures of one hundred and three strains of marine micro algae were isolated from the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. A total of 29 isolates were screened for growth, biomass and lipid production. The biomass and lipid content ranged between 50 and 418 mg/L and 4.4 to 30.93 mg/100 mg of dry biomass respectively. Sixteen strains isolated from the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal were screened for production of lutein under phototrophic and heterotrophic conditions. Evaluation of diff erent carbon sources for heterotrophic and mixotrophic production of

xanthophyll carotenoids from the green alga Tetraselmis sp. has been carried out. Highest biomass (4.560±0.141g/L) was obtained with the cultures grown with sodium acetate as carbon source and highest xanthophyll carotenoid content was obtained (9.407±0.089 mg/L) under mixotrophic condition with ethanol as carbon source.

Marine Microbial BiotechnologySymbiotic microorganisms (12 strains of Actinomycetes) isolated from six species of sponges collected from Chidiyatappu, Andaman were screened for antimicrobial compounds. Bacteriocin (antimicrobial peptide) producing bacteria, Enterococcus faecium, was isolated from Andaman waters and characterized. The 16S rDNA gene sequence of three bacterial strains isolated from coastal water and sediments of Andaman Islands were sequenced and submi ed

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to the Gene bank (NCBI) database. Halotolerant pigment producing bacteria Serratia sp. was isolated. The pigment was purifi ed and biochemically characterized.

Materials for Marine Applications and Antifouling MeasuresFi y eight microbial strains including 28 deep sea strains were isolated and screened for synthesis of metal nanoparticles. The nanoparticles synthesized were characterized using Atomic Force Microscope, Scanning Electron Microscope and Energy Dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. As part of the programme on development of eco-friendly antifouling coatings, twenty species of seaweeds collected from Palk Strait, Tamil Nadu coast are being screened for organic compounds with antifouling properties.

Marine BioinformaticsSystematic classifi cation of 143 marine crustaceans was made available under the marine taxonomic tree. Phylogenetic tree of 184 crustaceans were analyzed using Cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (COI1) gene. Outer Membrane Proteins (OMP) for six biofi lm forming bacteria was analyzed using amino acid compositions.

Development and Deployment of Artifi cial ReefAs a part of UNDP sponsored project of the Department of Fisheries, Government of Orissa, site selection cum pre-deployment survey in selected locations, namely, Sana Aryapalli, Penthakata and Chandrabhaga were completed. MS mould for construction of artifi cial reef was designed and fabricated. Further works towards the deployment of artifi cial reef in Orissa coast are in progress. A low cost solar powered LED beacon light was developed indigenously for use in artifi cial reef area marker buoys, Fish Aggregating Devices and fi sh cages.

Diff erent types ofArtifi cial Reef structure

Solar powered, LED beacon lighting

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National Project on Development of Potential Drugs from Ocean (DPDO)

Screening for antibacterial activity was carried out for extracts of various samples collected by NIOT. A total of 184 samples received from various collaborating laboratories were tested for antibacterial activity. Twenty eight strains of deep sea (2045 m) bacteria were isolated from water and sediment samples collected by Remotely Operable Submersible (ROSUB) of NIOT. Thirty strains of deep sea bacteria were also isolated from the sediment and water from 750 -1000 m depth from the Arabian Sea as part of the joint cruise carried out with CMLRE onboard FORV Sagar Sampada (cruise No 272). Molecular phylogenetic analysis of isolates by 16S rDNA is in progress. A total of 28 strains were isolated from the surface, deep-sea water and deep sea sediment samples, collected off Ennore at ~2000 to 3000m depth, to screen for potential antimicrobial substances. Characterization of Agarolytic and chitinolytic bacteria isolated from Chidiyatappu and Wandoor beaches is in progress.

National Project of Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction SystemSeasonal sampling from various stations within Port Blair Bay of the South Andaman was carried out. Physicochemical and biological parameters of seawater samples were analyzed and report was submi ed. The suspended solid concentration, nitrite, nitrate, ammonia, total nitrogen, inorganic phosphate, total phosphorus and silicate concentration were found to be higher in samples collected during June 2009 compared to the samples collected in March 2009. Phytoplankton density and diversity were higher during the month of March 2009 than June 2009. Participated in regular inter-calibration exercise for nitrate and phosphate conducted by ICMAM-PD, Chennai.

Sponge species Sampling by SCUBA diving So coral species


COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

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COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGCoastal and Environmental Engineering (CEE) group aims to bring the state of the art technology in coastal/off shore infrastructure development and provide time bound, cost eff ective and environment friendly solutions. Equipped with the right blend of infrastructure, technology and expertise, the group excels in time-bound project planning, fi eld observation and modeling.

The group handles plan projects with long term interest as well as consultancy projects required for industrial application. Five consultancy projects undertaken by the group has been completed and submi ed the fi nal report to the concerned authority. The Plan projects handled by CEE group are as follows:

Establishment of Coastal HF Radars Network under tsunami Early Warning System•

Demonstration of Shore Protection Measures through Pilot Projects and Technical Criteria Atlas•

The group has undertaken a new long-term consultancy project namely ‘Kalpasar’ in Gulf of Khambhat for State government of Gujarat. The project aims at construction of a dam across gulf to impound the water of Narmada river which otherwise drains into Arabian Sea. NIOT has been identifi ed as the nodal agency to undertake all engineering investigation and modeling requirements. Another project undertook during the reporting period is ‘Feasibility study of Marine Terminal off Cheyyur and marine EIA Studies for Cheyyur Ultra Mega Power Project’.

Engineering Investigations for the ‘Kalpasar’ Project of the Government of Gujarat An agreement was signed between ‘Kalpasar’ Department and NIOT in February 2010 for carrying out seabed investigations and bathymetric surveys in gulf of Khambhat. The project is essentially a multi-disciplinary activity and is envisaged under four components

Geophysical survey for Revised dam corridor•

Bathymetric survey in gulf of Kambhat- Northern portion•

Bathymetric survey in gulf of Kambhat- Southern portion•

Numerical Model studies for hydrodynamics and Sedimentation in Gulf of Khambhat. •

The installation of observatories and other preparatory works are in progress. The survey will commence in the month of October 2010.

Establishment of Coastal HF Radar Network under Tsunami Early Warning SystemInstallation of all the ten HF Radar systems has been done at various regions along the Indian coast. Eight stations are continuously operational and online data is received at INCOIS, Hyderabad and at NIOT. Test run at Port Blair and

Status of Coastal HF Radar Network

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Hut Bay sites are successfully completed and would be functional by May 2010. The response in ocean circulation associated with the passage of Cyclone Ward (11th to 14th December 2009) is captured by the HF Radar stations along the east coast of India.

Technical Criteria AtlasThe objective of the plan project ‘Technical criteria Atlas’ is to provide ready reference for parameters like current, wave, water level in terms of return period/ extreme values along the Indian coast at selected locations along Indian coast. The updation of the secondary database, refi nement of the model setup and sensitivity analysis of various modules are carried out. The preliminary model results are validated with available measurements. Based on the results the model setup is refi ned and carried out the sensitivity analysis. Test runs are carried out with varying model parameters (white cap parameters, bo om friction etc.) and identifi ed a region specifi c value for each parameter at specifi c locations.

Wave model exhibited be er results with NCEP wind compared to that of NCDC blended sea winds. Hence a database is prepared with available NCEP winds and the model runs are carried out with updated wind. Preliminary model results are validated (wave parameters,

wave spectrum and tide) using NIOT moored buoy/tide gauge data. The major achievements are given below:

Secondary data base is updated with NCEP wind data, Sea ice and carried out various model simulations. The • cyclone track database is prepared as part of Storm surge model.

Extreme wave analysis is carried out using Gumbel and Weibul distribution. The results are compared with • NIOT moored buoy observations.

The fi eld measurement for validating the model results are in • progress at one location.

Sediment Characterization using Sonars (SCS)This project has been formulated as a sub-component under the fi ve-year plan project ‘Sustainable Shoreline Management’ (SSM). For a proper implementation of the project, a strategy has been chalked out. It includes interaction with prominent researchers in the relevant areas, in order to have collaboration with them. Preparation of proposals for collaboration has been in progress and dra documents have been

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submi ed to the researchers at IITB, NIO and NPOL for further action to be taken. Comparison studies have been planned as part of the project for its evaluation as and when it gets completed.

Consultancy Projects

Establishment of a Port Monitoring System at Pipavav Port in GujaratAs per the request of Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL), National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) proposed to setup and maintains a long term Port Monitoring System (PMS). The scheme was planned to include observations of wave, tide, and current in the vicinity of port along with periodical bathymetry surveys to quantify the sedimentation within the port limits. At present, tide and current observations are available online and can be accessed from Internet at h p://pmsystem.niot.res.in/. A bathymetry survey was carried out, in December 2009, which forms the fi rst part of the periodical surveys in the pipeline, to study the sedimentation within the port limits.

Geophysical Site Investigation for Testing of Autonomous Coring System off ChennaiThe Autonomous Coring System (ACS), which is being developed by Submersibles and Gas Hydrates (S&GH) group of NIOT, needs to be tested in shallow-water sea conditions. A geophysical site investigation was formulated, in association with S&GH group, to fi nd a suitable location for the testing of ACS off Chennai. The data-acquisition was carried out on board one of the coastal research vessels provided by VMC. The data was processed and a report was submi ed to S&GH group a er incorporating their comments. The results from the testing of the Autonomous Coring System will be served as the evaluation of the program, which may be taken up in due course.

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VESSEL MANAGEMENT CELL

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VESSEL MANAGEMENT CELLThis cell has the mandate to Operate, Maintain and Manage the following Research Vessels

Coastal Research Vessels (CRV) Sagar Purvi and Sagar Paschimi•

Ocean Research cum Buoy Tender Vessel (BTV) Sagar Manjusha.•

Technology Demonstration Vessel (TDV) Sagar Nidhi.•

The two coastal research vessels ‘Sagar Purvi’ and ‘Paschimi’ are used for the implementation of the Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS) and Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management (ICMAM) programmes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and to provide services to the other agencies like universities and research institutes for surveys and data collection. The Buoy Tender Vessel ‘Sagar Manjusha’ is involved in the Ocean observation systems programme and other projects of the NIOT such as Desalination (LTTD) etc., and also supports other institutes such as NIO-Goa, NPOL-Cochin etc.

The Technology Demonstration Vessel ‘Sagar Nidhi’ caters to the ongoing and the new programmes of the MoES such as Deep sea mining, Remotely Operable Vehicle, Ocean observation systems etc and acts as support platform for the various research activities planned by the Department.

Major Accomplishment of VMC from April 2009- March 2010Sagar Nidhi was deployed for Southern Ocean Expedition – Antarctica and it crossed Antarctic Circle 66º 30´ S • along 58º 39´ E on the 16th Feb 2010 at 1945 hrs IST thus becoming the First Indian Flag Vessel to achieve this. Later at 2023 hrs IST the vessel carried out all the scientifi c operations as planned at 66º 35´ S, 58º 39´ E and completed them at 0300 hrs on 17th Feb 2010. The staff /scientists saluted the Tricolour from Antarctica region. NIOT scientist also took part in the expedition.

Sagar Manjusha was deployed for “Supra Project” of NIO, Goa which involved mooring of ADCP, data • collection and retrieval of ADCP for servicing.

Sagar Purvi was deployed for NIO, Goa for surface water Isotope fi nger printing in 20 m water depth and • investigation of all parameters between Pamban to Goa

Swath Bathymetry Survey of the Exclusive Economic Zone of IndiaThe project objective is to prepare a comprehensive Bathymetric Map of Exclusive Economic Zone of India across the Eastern coast between 10m water depth and 500m water depth. The bathymetry map will serve as a base map for oceanographic researchers, communication purpose, defence, navigation sectors etc.


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COMPUTATIONAL FACILITIESThe activities undertaken by Computer Maintenance Cell (CMC) mainly focus on timely maintenance of systems and peripherals. The group has the expertise in System Maintenance, So ware Development, Networking and Database Administration. CMC strives to minimize the downtime of Computers, Peripherals, Network and Servers Achieve downtime completion rate of 75% on time.

Major Accomplishments During the YearA new process of integration of Boom barrier and Biometric A endance system was started. Biometric systems • is proposed to be installed in all buildings

N• etwork connectivity established between NIOT main building and Gate / Guest house

Development and Maintenance of NIOT’s website.•

Regarding Integrated Offi ce Automation system some of the modules have been developed and testing has • been done and the feedback was given to the Vendor.

Development of online application for recruitment started.•

Online submission of reports for • planning and management through intranet has been implemented.

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT (Estate and Maintenance)

Solid Waste Management:Estate & Maintenance is maintaining 2 lakh sq. . of lawn area, 5000 nos. of trees and 50000 nos. of shrubs in NIOT Campus. During the maintenance, falling of trees leaves, trimming of shrubs and lawns are considered as one of the solid wastes. These wastes are used for Vermi culture process to compost the solid wastes.

Vermicompost Pit (Tank Method)

Vermiculture means artifi cial rearing or cultivation of worms (Earthworms). Vermicompost is the excreta of earthworm, which is rich in humus. Earthworms eat cow dung or farm yard manure along with other farm wastes and convert it into vermicompost.


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By this process, the solid wastes are reduced, quality manure is obtained and save the environment from pollution.

BILATERAL / INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMESExperimental Design Bureau of Oceanological Engineering (EDBOE), Moscow, Russia for development of • ROSUB.

Williamson and Associates for development of Autonomous Coring System •

Compost harvesting by Self Help Group

Till last year Estate & Maintenance was purchasing vermicompost from various sources like Tamilnadu Horticulture Development Department. Presently, Estate & Maintenance is preparing the manure using vermiculture method through Self Help Group at NIOT Campus.

Earthworms (African)

Earthworms not only convert garbage into valuable manure but keep the environment healthy. Conversion of garbage by earthworms into compost and the multiplication of earthworms are simple process and can be easily handled.


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OTHER ACTIVITIES

Implementation of HindiThe offi cial language implementation commi ee, constituted by the Director, NIOT held its quarterly meetings regularly during the plan year 2009-10. The commi ee with the Director as its chairman discussed various issues related to the implementation of offi cial language in NIOT.

The following actions were taken towards the implementation of the offi cial language at NIOT

Conducting Offi cial Language implementation commi ee meetings regularly•

Constituting/reconstituting Hindi advisory commi ee as and when required•

Purchase of Hindi books, dictionaries, glossaries and reference literatures and other books as per the prescribed • targets

Stationery items printed bilingually i.e., Hindi and English•

Hindi Diwas was celebrated and competitions were held on 14/09/2009.•

Hindi lecture was delivered by Dr.D.D.Ozha on 3rd February 2010•

Hindi Parliamentary sub-commi ee have assessed and appreciated the work done by NIOT.•

A ended all TOLIC meetings conducted by Southern Railway.•

Two Assistants had undergone training in Hindi Shorthand and Typing•

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ISO CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMEISO cell of NIOT implemented ISO 9001: 2008 standards which gives the requirements for quality management systems, established as the globally implemented standard for providing assurance about the ability to satisfy quality requirements and to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier–customer relationships. Two internal audits were conducted during April 2009 and Feb 2010. Also, audit fi ndings were reviewed in Management Review Commi ee (MRC) meetings held on June 2009 & March 2010. Recertifi cation Audit was done by TUV SUD South Asia private Limited on ISO 9001:2008 standards during March 2010 and successfully got recertifi cation valid for 3 years, eff ective from September 2009.


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CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED BY THE GROUP

ISOPE 2009 8th Ocean Mining Symposium was organized at NIOT jointly with International Society for Polar and Ocean Engineers (ISOPE) during September 2009.

CIIA workshop was held with industries in association with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) on 16th February 2010 in NIOT Campus. A technical visit was organized for the CII members to the LTTD plant at NCTPS.

RALBAM 2010 International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology Aquaculture & Management (RALBAM 2010) was organized at the NIOT Conference Centre “Sagar Sangamam” during 5-8 January 2010. Twenty-six foreign delegates and 79 Indian delegates participated and made 41 oral presentations and 21 postal presentations.


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WOMENS DAY CELEBRATIONWomen’s day was celebrated on 8th March 2010 at NIOT. The events like skit, talk show, anthakshari, quiz were conducted during women’s day celebration. Self Help group women of NIOT were also invited for Rangoli competition and the prizes were distributed to the winners.

Prize distribution

Women at NIOT


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PUBLICATIONS IN JOURNALSRagunathan C, Mehmuna Begum A, Sivaperuman C, Kirubagaran R, 2009 “• Diversity of oceanic zooplankton in Andaman Sea”, Nature Environment and Pollution Technology 6: 635-644.

Sangeetha R, Ravi Kumar, Venkatesan R, Mukesh Doble, Vedaprakash L, Kruparatnam K, Lakshmi R, • Dineshram, 2009 “Understanding the structure of the adhesive plaque of Amphibalanus reticulates”, Materials Science and Engineering C, 30: 112-119.

Magesh Peter D, Mehumuna B, Mary Leema Thilakam J, Vinith Kumar N.V, Kirubagaran R, Kathiroli • S, 2009 “Microalgal fl occulation of Chlorella vulgaris by alteration of pH”, International Journal on Applied Bioengineering 3: 30-34.

Ganesh Kumar A, Swarnalatha S, Kamatchi P, Kirubagaran R, Perinmbam K, Sekaran G, 2009 • “Immobilization of proteolytic enzyme on highly porous activated carbon derived from rice bran”, J. Porous Materials (Springer) 16: 439-445.

Karthikayalu S, Rama V, Kirubagaran R, Venkatesan R, 2010 “• Hemolytic toxin from the so coral Sarcophyton trocheliophorum: isolation and physiological characterization”, J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis. (SciELO, Brazil) 16: 107-120.

Rasheeda M. K, Kagawa H, Kirubagaran R, Du a-Gupta A, Senthilkumaran B, 2010 “• Cloning, expression and enzyme activity analysis of testicular 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase during seasonal cycle and a er hCG induction in air-breathing catfi sh Clarias gariepinus”, J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol. (Elsevier) 120: 1-10.

Sureshbabu N, Kirubagaran R, Jayakumar R, 2010 “• Lipid induced conformational transition of Amyloid beta peptide fragments”, J. of Molecular Neuroscience (Springer) 41: 368-382.

Santhanakumar J, Vinithkumar N.V, Dharani G, Magesh Peter D, Abdul Nazar A.K, Kirubagaran • R, Venkatesan R, Kathiroli S, 2010 “Zooplankton abundance and diversity in Andaman Nicobar islands”, India, Recent Trends in Biodiversity of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: pp. 131-140 (Published by the Director, Zool. Surv. India, Kolkata).


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PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCESManecius Selvakumar J, Ramesh R, Subramanian A.N, Sathianarayanan D, Harikrishnan G, Jayakumar • V K, Muthukumaran D, Murugesan M, Chandresekaran E, Elangovan, Doss Prakash V, Vadivelan A, Radhakrishnan M, Ramesh S, Ramadass G A, Atmanand M A, Sergey Sukonkin, Amiragov Alexey, “Technology tool for deep ocean exploration – Remotely Operated Vehicle”, paper accepted for Twentieth International Off shore (Ocean) and Polar Engineering Conference 2010, Beĳ ing, China

Phani Kumar V Sistla, Venkatesan G, Purnima Jalihal, Kathiroli S, “• Low Temperature Thermal Desalination Plants” ISOPE; Ocean Mining Symposium held at NIOT on 20-24 September 2009.

Atmanand M.A, “• Developmental Studies on the use of Positive Displacement Pumps for Li ing Manganese Nodules from the Deep Oceans”, Proc. of the International Symposium on Deep Ocean Li ing Technology, Seoul, Korea (2009), pp. 87-105

Amudha K, Rajesh S, Ramesh N R, Muthukrishna Babu, Raju Abraham, Deepak.C R, Atmanand M.A., • “Development and Testing of Remotely Operated Artifi cial Nodule Laying System at 500 m water depth”, Proc. of the Eighth ISOPE Ocean Mining Symposium (2009), Chennai, India, pp.233-238.

Muthuvel P, Rajesh S, Nidhi V, Vishwanath B.O, Sasikala T, Jayanthi K, “• Data Acquisition and Measurement for Deep sea mining vehicle”, Proc. of International Symposium on Ocean Electronics – SYMPOL 2009, pp 167-172.

Sundararajan S, Rajaguru S, Prince Prakash Jeba kumar, Karuppusamy, Ragumaran S and Jena B.K., • “Studies on water quality, hydrographic and biodiversity at Visakhapatnam harbour and Off shore”, National Conference on Climate Change and Future Security, Loyola College, Chennai, 8-9 January 2010.

Sundararajan S, Ragumaran S, Rajaguru S, and Prince Prakash Jeba Kumar, “• Infl uence of Urbanization and Industrialization on marine water quality along the coast of Chennai city, South India”, National Conference on Coastal Processes, Resources and Management, CESS, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 5 -7 February 2010.

Jossia Joseph K, Jena B K, “• Identifi cation of suitable wave spectra along the Indian coast”, Joint Indo-Brazilian Workshop on Modeling of Coastal Processes for Shoreline Management, NIOT Chennai, 23-25 March 2010.

Ramya Balaji, Vĳ aya Ravichandran, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Possible impacts of organometal pollution on developmental stages of lobsters: A review”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Rajaguru S, Sundararajan S, Prince Prakash Jeba Kumar, Ragumaran S, Jena B K, Venkata Rao D, • “Enrichment of Ocean surface by artifi cial upwelling for plankton growth in Climate change mitigation - an Innovative”, International Conference on Climate Change and Developing countries, Centre for Environment Education and Technology, Ko ayam, Kerala, 19 - 22 February 2010.

Sasisekaran B, “• Banahalli – An Iron Age Wootz Steel Production Centre”, The Seventh International Conference on The Beginnings of the Use of Metals and Alloys (BUMA-VII), National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, India, 13-17 September 2009.


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Ranga Rao V, Jena B K, Patnaik A K, Reddy N T, Ramu C H V, Manikandan M, Venkatraghavan S, • “Studies on hydrodynamic behaviour of Kakinada bay region: a case study in view of developmental activities of the region”, Joint Indo-Brazilian Workshop on Modeling of Coastal Processes for Shoreline Management, NIOT, Chennai, 23-25 March 2010.

Ranga Rao V M, Madan M, Samal R N, Pa naik A K, Jena B K, Reddy N T, Subhasis P, Manikandan M, • Venkatraghavan S, “A study on inlet dynamics in relation to improving the fl ushing capacity of the chilka lake, a tropical lagoon on north-east coast of India”, Joint Indo-Brazilian Workshop on Modeling of Coastal Processes for Shoreline Management, NIOT Chennai, 23-25 March 2010.

Sanjana M C, Latha G, Rajendran V, “• Vertical Coherence of Ambient noise in shallow waters of Bay of Bengal”, Proceedings of the International Symposium on Ocean Electronics ‘SYMPOL 2009’, 18-20 November 2009.

Raju Abraham, “• Analytical studies of horizontal tube falling fi lm heat transfer enhancement for Multi Eff ect Desalination (MED) by thermal spray coating”, presented in InDA-APDA Conference on Desalination and Water Purifi cation, Chennai,10 – 12 March 2010.

Anbarasu M• , Kirubagaran R, Vinithkumar N V, 2010 “Diet and eyestalk ablation induced changes in lipid and fa y acid composition of Panulirus homarus”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Dharani G, Annapoorna Maitrayee G, Yamini Lakshmi K, Karthikayalu S, Kumar T S, • Anbarasu M, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “Intra and interspecifi c restriction fragment length polymorphism in mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene in six species of spiny lobster of the genus Panulirus from Indian coast”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Dilip Kumar Jha, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Senthil Murugan T, Santhanakumar J, Kumar T S, Vinithkumar • N V, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “Survival and growth of early phyllosoma stages of Panulirus homarus under diff erent salinity regimes”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Dilip Kumar Jha, Vinithkumar N V, Santhana kumar J, Abdul Nazar A K, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Post Tsunami Coral Reef Resource Assessment in Pongi Balu Coast, South Andaman Islands using GIS Techniques”, presented in National conference on Climate Change: Coastal Ecosystem held at Space Application Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 4-6 February 2010.

Ganesh Kumar A, Baskar B, Santhanakumar J, Vinithkumar N V, Subramoniam T, Vĳ ayakumaran • M, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “Comparative study on intestinal microbial community of lab reared and wild Panulirus versicolor (Latreille, 1804)”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Jayagopal P, Vĳ ayakumaran M, 2010 “• Studies on Stress during Live Transport of Spiny Lobsters Panulirus sp”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.


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Kumar T S, Dilip Kumar Jha, Syed Jahan S, Dharani G, Abdul Nazar A K, Sakthivel M, Alagarraaja K, • Vĳ ayakumaran M, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “Spiny lobster resources in Andaman Islands”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Magesh Peter D, Kirubagaran R, Inbakandan D, Balu Daniel, Mary Leema Thilkam J, Dharani G, • Vinithkumar N V, Subramoniam T, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Atmanand M A, 2010 “Changes in the biochemical composition during the molting cycle in Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus, 1758)”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Mary Leema Thilakam J, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Eff ects of artemia enrichment with microalgae on the survival and growth of phyllosoma of the spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Mary Leema Thilakam J, Kirubagaran R, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Remany M C, Kumar T S, Babu T D, • 2010 “Eff ects of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the hemocyte profi le of the Indian spiny lobster, Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus, 1758) under controlled conditions”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Mehmuna Begum A, Dilip Kumar Jha, Vinithkumar N V, Apurba Kumar Das, Kirubagaran R, 2010 • “Preliminary study on physico-chemical and biological parameters of coastal water of Treis Island, Li le Nicobar, India”, presented during the National seminar on Applied Chemistry in Marine Sciences: Current and future trends and Annual General Body Meeting 2010 of Indian Society of Applied Geochemists (ISAG), Hyderabad, held at the Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology, Pondicherry University, Port Blair 744103, 24-25 February 2010.

Mehmuna Begum A, Vinithkumar N V, Mohan P M, Dhivya P, Kirubagaran R, 2009 “• Spatial distribution pa ern of Phytoplankton in relation to nutrients availability in the off shore waters of Andaman Sea, India”, Abstract National Symposium on Recent Advances in Biodiversity of Indian subcontinent, pp. 36.

Muthukumar S, Anbarasu M, Vinithkumar N V, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Systematics and phylogenetics of lobsters: a bioinformatics approach”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Muthukumar S, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Kirubagaran R, Subramoniam T, 2009 “• A study on the phylogenetics of crustacean vitellogenins”, presented during the International Conference on Darwinism-A Sesquicentennial celebration held at Karnataka University, Dharwad, 14-16 September 2009.

Rasheeda M K, Anbarasu M, Vedaprakash L, Vĳ ayakumaran M, Subramoniam T, Kirubagaran • R, 2010 “Immunological evidence for the presence of putative cytochrome P450 aromatase in Panulirus homarus”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.


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Remany M C, Santhanakumar J, Senthilmurugan T, Dharani G, Vĳ ayakumaran M, • Vinithkumar N V, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “Evaluation of a commercial pelletized feed (shrimp feed) and semi moist feed on growth performance of spiny lobster Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus, 1758)”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Subramoniam T, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Endocrine regulation of egg maturation and molting in lobsters”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Subramoniam T, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Advances in endocrine control of reproduction and moulting in lobsters”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Roy T S C, Kumar T S, Peter D M, 2010 “• ‘Identifi cation of Alternate Commercially Important Lobster Species from the Waters of Ritchie’s Archipelago, Andamans”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Venkateshwaran P, Mehmuna Begum A, Angelin Ponmalar A, Vinithkumar N V, Kirubagaran R, • 2010 “Physicochemical, biological and heterotrophic bacterial population status of Minnie Bay waters associated with the non-toxic green bioluminescent Noctiluca scintillans bloom”, presented at National Seminar on Applied Chemistry in Marine Sciences: Current and Future Trends conducted by Department of Ocean Studies and Marine Biology, Pondicherry University, Andaman, 24-25 February 2010.

Vĳ ayakumaran M, Dharani G, Kirubagaran R, 2010 “• Lobster farming potential in India”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.

Vĳ ayakumaran M, Anbarasu M, Kumar T S, 2010 “• What Helps Tropical Spiny Lobsters to Grow Be er in Communal Rearing – Physical or Chemical Interactions?”, presented during the International Conference on Recent Advances in Lobster Biology, Aquaculture and Management held at the NIOT, Chennai, 5-8 January 2010.


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DEPUTATION ABROADDr. M.A.Atmanand, Mr. C.R.Deepak and Mr. P.Muthuvel. Participated and presented a paper in the International Symposium of Deep Ocean Li ing Technology, Seol, Korea (2009) and technology feasibility visit to Korean Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)

Dr. D.Sathia Narayanan, Shri. R.Ramesh, and Shri. M.Murugesh, deputed to Sea le, USA for First Integrated Parking Lot Test for of Autonomous Coring System from 25th May 2009 to 22nd June 2009.

Shri. Manecius Selvakumar and Shri. A.N. Subramanian deputed to Sea le, USA for First Puget Sound Sea Trial for Autonomous Coring System from 27th June 2009 to 25th July 2009.

Dr. Rajat Roy Chaudhury, and Shri. Ram Agarwal, deputed to Sea le, USA for First Puget Sound Sea Trial for Autonomous Coring System from 28th June 2009 to 16th July 2009.

Dr. G.A.Ramadass, and Dr. S.Ramesh, deputed to Sea le, USA for Second trial at Puget Sound for Autonomous Coring System from 9th August 2009 to 19th August 2009.

Dr. G.A.Ramadass, deputed to USA for third Shallow Water Sea trial of ACS from 7th December to 18th December 2009.

Dr. G.Latha, participated and presented a paper in the 5th International Conference on Asian and Pacifi c Coasts, APAC 2009, in Singapore during 13-16 October 2009.

Shri A.N.Subramanian and Shri N.R. Ramesh deputed to UK for ACS Umbilical Cable testing from 13th December to 20th December 2009.

Dr. B.K.Jena a ended the International training programme (ITP) on marine management –Good Governance in Practice, organized by the Swedish International Development Cooperation agency (SIDA). The fi rst session was conducted at Sweden during 9th March to 1st April 2009, followed by the second session during 4 – 10 October 2009 at Vietnam


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MEMBERSHIP IN COMMITTEES

Dr.M.A.AtmanandSenior Member, IEEE• Executive Commi ee Member, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, India Council• Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India)• Member of Governing Council, INCOIS, Hyderabad• Member of Academic Council, Anna University, Chennai• Member on the fi rst court of the Indian Maritime University, Chennai•

Dr.G.A.RamadassMember, IEEE• Secretary, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, India Chapter•

Dr.Dhilsha RajapanMember, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)• Member, Acoustic Society of America• Life Member, Acoustic Society of India• Life Member, Magnetic Society of India•

Dr.K.M.SivakholunduMember, Expert in the Technical Commi ee regarding procurement of Multibeam / Swath system and other • latest state of art instruments for Kolkata Port Trust. [KoPT]Chairman, Technical Evaluation Commi ee for upgradation of Multibeam echo sounder for Sagar Sankalp of • National Institute of Oceanography.Member of Technical Evaluation Commi ee of upgradation of hydrographic survey spread. [KoPT]•

Dr.G.Latha Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)• Member, Acoustic Society of America• Member, Subject Expert Commi ee on Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Women Scientist Scheme, DST, GOI•

Mr. D.RajasekharMember Secretary, JSTAC• Member Expert Commi ee, Polar ship acquisition for NCAOR• Member Expert Commi ee, Drill ships acquisition for GSI• Expert Member, Salvage of River Princess, grounded ship off Goa•

Mr.C.R.Deepak Member, IEEE• Treasurer, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, India Chapter•

Dr.S.RameshMember, IGCP (International Geological Correlation Program) 495•


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Mrs.Vĳ aya RavichandranMember (Ports Wing), Constituted by Ministry of Shipping (Road, Transport and Highways), Department of • Shipping, New Delhi, Government of India.

Mr.P. Muthuvel Member, IEEE •

Mr.S.Muthukrishna BabuMember, IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, India Chapter• Member, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society • Member, IEEE Power Electronics Society•

Mr.Shibu JacobMember, IEEE•

Mrs.K.Chithra Member, IEEE•

Mrs.A.MalarkodiMember, IEEE•

Ms.K.Amudha Member, IEEE •

Mr.S.Rajesh Member, IEEE•


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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT (HRD)HRD organized various training programmes in house in addition to deputing the staff members of NIOT both in scientifi c and administrative level training. About 38 staff members were deputed to a end conferences and workshops and 46 staff members a ended diff erent external training programmes. Altogether 50 students carried out project works as 24 batches in various project groups of NIOT. In addition to that 13 students have undergone in plant training in the institute.

In order to enhance the general techno-social awareness for staff of NIOT, the series of Extra Mural Lectures (EML) were initiated this year. Prof M.S.Ananth, Director, IIT delivered the fi rst EML on 10th Feb 2010 on the topic “Higher Education-Some India Centric Thoughts”. The talk followed by the interactions was well appreciated.

Conference / Workshop Underwent by NIOT Scientists and Technical Staff

Name of the Staff Training Programme Conducted by Duration

Mr. S.Muthukumar Darwinism – A Sesquicentennial Celebration Karnatak University, Dharwad 14.09.09 to

17.09.09

Ms. S.SitalakshmiMs. A.S.Vĳ ayalakshmi Purchase Management All India Manufacturer’s

Organization, Chennai22.10.09 to 24.10.09

Dr. K.M.SivakholunduCapacity Building of Scientists and Technologists on Technology Diplomacy

CUTS International Consumer Unity & Trust Society, Jaipur

02.11.09 to 06.11.09

Dr. M.KalyaniCommunication and Presentation Skills for Women Scientists

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneshwar

16.11.09 to 21.11.09

Mr. P.Muthuvel

International Conference of 10th Biennial Symposium on Ocean Electronics 2006 (SYMPOL 2009)

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin.

18.11.09 to 20.11.09

Mr. J.SanthanakumarBiotechnological Advances in Fish Disease Diagnosis and Health Management

FCRI, TANUVAS, Thoothukudi-628 008.

18.11.09 to 08.12.09

Ms. R.RathikumariMs. G.Hemavathi

Workshop on Accounting Standards and Interpretation of Accounts

Prasam Institute of Statutory Rules, Basavanagudi, Bangalore

17.12.09 to 18.12.09

Mr. P. R.RajeshAdvanced Techno -Management Programme for Middle-Level Scientist

Administrative Staff College of India, Hella Vista, Hyderabad

04.01.10 to 5.02.10


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Dr. S.SundararajanDr. S.RajaguruMr. S.Ragumaran

Climate Change and Future Security

Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy, Chennai

08.01.10 to 09.01.10

Mr. Ohm KumarHigh Resolution Aerospace Image Analysis for GEO-HAZAD Assessment.

IIRS, Dehradun 25.01.10 to 12.02.10

Ms. Jossia JosephMr. A.Arunakumar

INCOIS-NOAA Training Workshop on Wave Modeling using WAVEWATCH

III and SWAN. INCOIS, Hyderabad.

26.01.10 to 29.01.10

Dr. M.C.SanjanaMs. J.Vimala

Indo-US Workshop on Shallow Water Acoustics

National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa

03.02.10 to 04.02.10

Mr. S.Krishna Mohan Purchase Procedure & File Management MoES, Delhi 05.02.10 to

06.02.10

Mr. Raju AbrahamMr. T. R.Sunilkumar

International Welding Symposium and Thermal Spray Workshop

Bombay Exhibition Centre, Gorgaon (E), Mumbai – 63 11.02.10

Dr. S.RajaguruInternational Conference on Climate Change and Developing Countries

Centre for Environmental Education and Technology, Ko ayam

19.02.10 to 22.02.10

Mr. Raju AbrahamDr. S.V.S.Phani KumarMr. D.BalajiMr. V.Samson Packiaraj RaphaelMr. K.MullaivendhanMr. Biren Pa anaik

InDA-APDA Conference on Desalination Water Purifi cation

BARC, Mumbai 10.03.10 to 12.03.10


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Training Undergone by NIOT Scientists and Technical Staff


Mr. G.Dandis Ananda kumarMr. S.GopalakrishnanMr. S.Sasikumar

Telescopic Crane and Forkli Operation

Hi-Tech Academy Engineering, Thrissur 04.05.09 to 15.06.09

Dr. T.NallathambiRemote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Monitoring

Anna University, Chennai – 600 025. 18.05.09 to 06.06.09

Mr. R.Dinesh RamMr. M.Anbarasu Animal Tissue Culture

Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras

20.07.09 to 24.07.09

Mr. Shibu Jacob Vibration Testing Aeronautical Society of India, Bangalore 23.07.09 to 24.07.09

Dr. G.A.Ramadass The Right to Information Act

Institute of Public Administration, Bangalore

24.07.09 to 25.07.09

Mr. S.Krishnamohan Vigilance and Disciplinary Proceedings

Parsam Institute of Statutory Rules, Bangalore

18.08.09 to 20.08.09

Ms. K.Vĳ ayalakshmiMr. M.Vadivelu

Income Tax – Recent Budget Issues

All India Manufacturer’s Organization, Chennai 29.08.09

Mr. K.MullaivendhanMr. R.SridharanMr. A.KarthikeyanMr. G.ChandrasekarMr. S.SudhakarMr. L.Arokia Prabhu

“Occupational Health and Safety Equipments”

SIDCO Industrial Estate, Chennai 25.09.09

Dr. G.Dharani“Instructor Development and Instructor Exam” – Padi

Planet Scuba India’s Instructor Training Facility, Prot Blair, Andaman Islands.

12.11.09 to 30.11.09

Mrs. Vĳ aya Ravichandran

General Management Programme for Senior Women Scientist

Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad

23.11.09 to 04.12.09


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Mr. S.A.Sheik Meeran Mohideen

Introduction to ArcGIS 9 (All 3 parts) – ver.9.3

Indian Geoinformatics Centre, Chennai 4.12.09 to 11.12.09

Mr. K. MullaivendhanMr. Biren Pa anaikMr. C.MuthukumarMr. V.Pandurangan

Training course on “Wind Energy Technology”

Centre for Wind Energy Technology, Chennai. 09.12.09 to 11.12.09

Mr. K.MullaivendhanMr. A.A.Gnanaraj Off shore Structures Indian Institute of

Technology, Chennai 14.12.09 to 18.12.09

Mr. Junaid Ahmed Export & Import Management


Mr. M.Athiyaman5 S Work Place Maintenance & Total Productive Maintenance

Advanced Training Institute, Guindy 04.01.10 to 08.01.10

Mr. N.Anand Electrical & Electronics Advanced Training Institute, Guindy 11.01.10

Mr. M.Vinodhkumar Maintenance Engineering

Advanced Training Institute, Guindy 18.01.10

Ms. K.VasanthiMs. S.VasanthiMs. T.LathaMs. S.SitalakshmiMs. A.S.Vĳ ayalakshmi

Export & Import Management


Mr. M.MurugesanMr. M.RadhakrishnanMr. C.Jothi

Electro Hydraulic & Pneumatic Controls


Mr. K.RamasundaramEnergy Measurement, Measuring Equipment and Quality Control



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Mr. P.Murugesh Failure Analysis and Heat Treatment


Mr. N.Anand Maintenance / Control Advanced Training Institute, Guindy 01.02.10 - 08.03.10

Mr. M.Vadivelu

Practical Issues in Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) Employee Tax & Remuneration Planning – Post FBT Scenario & with New Perquisite Rules

M/s.Satyam Consulting Private Limited, Corporate Training Section, Mumbai

10.02.10 to 11.02.10

Ms. A.Mehmuna BegumMr. P. VenkateshwaranMr. Mukunda Kesari Khadanga

National Seminar on Applied Chemistry in Marine Sciences, Current and Future Trends

Pondicherry University, Port Blair 24.02.10 to 25.02.10


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Cruise programmes undertaken by ORV Sagar Nidhi (April 2009 - March 2010)

Cruise no. Institute Programme

Duration

From To

1 ROSUB, NIOT ROV Launching at 3000m Depth 29.03.09 14.04.09

2 Deep Sea Mining Deck strengthening works May 09

3 NIO, Goa ADCP moorings off Vizag 15.04.09 02.05.09

4Ocean Observation Systems, NIOT

Deployment and Retrieval of Tsunami buoy 21.05.09 08.06.09

5 IIT, Madras Training Program for IIT M student and Bathymetry survey for EEZ. 12.06.09 12.07.09

6 MoES / INCOIS / IISc. For project ‘Continental Tropical Convergent Zone’ 13.07.09 20.08.09

7 INCOIS Tsunami Buoy deployment and retrieval at Indian ocean 23.08.09 24.09.09

8 VMC, NIOT Bathymetry survey for Exclusive Economic Zone 25.09.09 01.10.09

9 ROSUB, NIOT ROV trials by ROSUB 02.10.09 15.10.09


11 INCOIS and NOAA Tsunami Buoy deployment and retrieval. 30.10.09 13.11.09


13 VMC, NIOT Preparation of vessel for Southern Ocean Expedition – Antarctic 13.12.09 02.01.10

14 NIOT Vessel was deployed for SOEP a er completion of annual survey/ DP verifi cation by DNV/IRS. Jan 10

15 NCAOR Vessel returned from Southern ocean a er successful completion of SOEP. March 10


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Cruise programmes undertaken by ORV Sagar Manjusha (April 2009 – March 2010)


Duration

From To

1 Desalination, NIOT

3-islands Project Transportation of Logistics – 3 islands Desalination Project [Vessel movement from Mangalore, Cochin & Beypore to Minicoy, Androth & Agathi]

23.03.09 10.08.09

2 VMC, NIOT

Preparation for Annual surveys of CLASS and MMD and completion of surveys by respective body. Including Modifi cation of STP line and bunkering line to comply new regulations of statutory bodies.

14.08.09 16.09.09


Continuation of 3-islands Project Transportation of Logistics – 3 islands Desalination Project [Vessel movement from Mangalore, Cochin & Beypore to Minicoy, Androth & Agathi]

17.09.09 11.10.09

4 NIO, Goa Mooring of ADCP and retrieval and maintenance of ADCP mooring for NIO’s Supra project. 12.10.09 05.11.09


Continuation of 3-islands Project Transportation of Logistics – 3 islands Desalination Project [Vessel movement from Mangalore & Beypore to Minicoy, Androth & Agathi]

06.11.09 till date


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Cruise programmes undertaken by CRV Sagar Purvi (April 2009 - March 2010)Cruise

no. Institute ProgrammeDuration

From To

1 NIO, Goa COMAPS 01.04.09 05.04.09

2 CESS, Trivandrum COMAPS 06.04.09 08.05.09

3 Annamalai University Collection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting at Bay of Bengal COMAPS

09.05.09 23.05.09

4 Annamalai University COMAPS 24.05.09 09.06.09

5 IIT MADRAS Students of IIT, Madras training 10.06.09 13.06.09

6 Anna University Anna University Project 14.06.09 17.06.09

7 Anna University Anna University Project 18.06.09 29.06.09

8 Madras UniversityCollection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting at Bay of Bengal ( for Ph.D Students)

30.06.09 14.07.09

9 NIOT Assisting Sagar Nidhi 15.07.09

10 Anna UniversityCollection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting at Bay of Bengal ( for Ph.D Students)

06.08.09 10.08.09


11.08.09 17.08.09


18.08.09 21.08.09


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Duration

From To

13 Annamalai UniversityCollection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting at Bay of Bengal for COMAPS

22.08.09 28.08.09

14 NIO, GoaCollection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting for COMAPS programme

04.09.09 05.10.09

15COMACOE (Coastal Marine and Construction Engineering Ltd.), Mumbai

Pollution monitoring at Bombay high 22.10.09 11.12.09

16 Karnataka UniversityCollection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting for Ph.D Students

12.12.09 22.12.09

17 NIO, Goa Deployed vessel and collected samples for NIO-Goa, March 2010


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Cruise programmes undertaken by CRV Sagar Paschimi (April 2009 - March 2010)


Duration

From To

1Charted to COMACOE, Mumbai

Steaming towards Kakinada, Environmental impact studies off Godavari basin 12.04.09 30.04.09

2 Madras university

Collection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting for Ph.D Students

01.05.09 14.05.09

3 Anna University


29.08.09 04.09.09

4 Madras University


05.09.09 20.09.09

5 CAS- Annamalai

Collection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting COMAPS 21.09.09 28.09.09

6 NIOT CEE, NIOT 07.10.09 08.10.09

7 Annamalai University


8 Anna University


22.10.09 24.10.09

9 Annamalai University


10 Andhra University


04.11.09 08.11.09

11 NIO, Vizag Collection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting COMAPS 09.11.09 17.11.09

12 IMMT, Bhubaneshwar



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Duration

From To

13 Andhra University


07.12.09 22.12.09

14 NIO, Vizag Collection of water and sediment samples, plankton net and CTD casting COMAPS 23.12.09 28.12.09

15 CASAnnamalai

Deployed for COMAPS programme: completed two cruises in the East coast Jan 2010

16 NIOT

To identity testing areas for ACS (Autonomous Coring System) at water depth around 100 m.Bathymetry survey was done for ROSUB.Tested Multibeam and sparker boomer

Jan 2010

17 CASAnnamalai

- Deployed for COMAPS programme for CAS Annamalai and ICMAM Chennai, covered Transects between Chennai and Tuticorin.

Feb 2010

18 CESS, Trivandrum

Deployed for COMAPS programme for CESS, Trivandrum between Karwar and Vizhinjam transects.

March 2010

19 CASAnnamalai

CAS-Annamalai utilized the vessel for COMAPS transects between Tuticorin and Chennai. IIT Madras students also took part along with CAS-Annamalai for training of students/ IIT projects.

March 2010


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ADMINISTRATION

Details of Regular Posts for the Period 01.04.2009 to 31.03.2010

Staff StrengthNIOT has a total strength of 139 staff members, the details of which are furnished here under:

Sl.No. Category No. of Posts Sanctioned No. of Posts Filled No. of Posts Vacant

1 Scientifi c 61 57 4

2 Technical 54 52 2

3 Administrative 18 17 1

4 Multi Tasking Staff 6 6 Nil

Total 139 132 7

(a) Appointments

Sl.No Name Post Date ofAppointment

1. Dr. R. Kirubagaran Scientist-F 18.05.2009

2. Dr. N.V. Vinithkumar Scientist-D 21.05.2009

3. Dr. G. Dharani Scientist-D 21.05.2009

4. Mr. Shibu Jacob Scientist-C 30.04.2009

5. Dr. S. Sundararajan Scientist-C 07.10.2009

6. Dr. J. Prince Prakash Jebakumar Scientist-C 07.10.2009

7. Mr. M. Arul Muthiah Scientist-C 09.04.2009

8. Mr. M. Selvakumar Scientist-B 03.08.2009

9. Mr. A.A. Gnanaraj Scientist-B 07.10.2009

10. Dr. M. Kalyani Scientist-B 07.10.2009

11. Mr. T.R. Sunil Kumar Scientist-B 09.10.2009

12. Mr. S.B. Pranesh Scientist-B 16.10.2009

13. Ms. B. Sudha Scientist-B 18.01.2010

14. Mr. Karunakar Kintada Scientist-B 16.03.2010

15. Mr. V. Gowthaman Technical Offi cer 09.04.2009

16. M. Karuppasamy Technical Assistant 07.10.2009

17. Mr. T.P. Rangamaran Off fi ce Superintendent 09.04.2009


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Sl.No Name Post Date ofAppointment

18. Mrs. R. Rathikumari Junior Superintendent 09.04.2009

19. Mrs. K.R. Anuradha Junior Superintendent 09.04.2009

20. Mr. M. Gopalakrishnan Senior Stenographer 09.04.2009

21. Mrs. G. Hemavathi Assistant 09.04.2009

22. Mrs. Vatchala Kuppuraman Assistant 09.04.2009

23. Mrs. T. Latha Assistant 09.04.2009

24. Mrs. N.N. Lavanya Junior Assistant 09.04.2009

25. Mrs. K. Vĳ ayalakshmi Junior Assistant 07.10.2009

26. Mrs. L. Vaidehi Junior Assistant 07.10.2009

27. Mr. K. Ashok Kumar Skilled Technical Staff 09.04.2009

28. Mr. V.S. Suresh Skilled Technical Staff 09.04.2009

29. Mr. S. Sudhakar Skilled Technical Staff 09.04.2009

30. Mr. L. Arokia Prabhu Multi-Tasking Staff 30.04.2009

31. Mr. P. G. Pradeep Multi-Tasking Staff 30.04.2009

32. Mr. P. Jayaprakash Multi-Tasking Staff 30.04.2009

(b) Resignations

Sl.No Name Post Date of Resignation

1 Dr. Rajat Roy Chaudhury Scientist-F 30.09.2009

2 Mr. P.R. Rajesh Scientist-E 19.01.2010

3 Mrs. Nilima A Na o Scientist-B 30.11.2009

4 Mr. S. Sudhakar Skilled Technical Assistant 23.03.2010

(c) Retirements

Sl.No Name Post Date of Retirement

1 Mr. D. Venkata Rao Scientist-F 31.05.2009

2 Mr. T. Lokachari Administrative Offi cer 30.11.2009


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RIGHT TO INFORMATIONThe Right to Information Act 2005 came into force for its enactment from 12th October 2005 to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority in India.

RTI Annual Return

Right to Information Annual Return 2009-10

Ministry / Department / Organization : National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai

: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Year : 2009-10 (Upto March 2010)

Progress in 2009-10

Opening Balance as on 01.04.2010

Received during the Year (including cases transferred to other Public

Authority)

No. of cases transferred to other Public Authorities

Decisions where requests / appeals

rejected

Decisions where requests / appeals

accepted

Requests 0 0 0 0 0First Appeals 0 0 0 0

No. of Cases where disciplinary action taken against any Offi cer 0

No. of CAPIOs designated No. of CPIOs designated No. of AAS designated1 1 NA

No. of times various provisions were invoked while rejecting requestsRelevant Section of RTI Act 2005

Section 8 (1) Sectionsa b c d e f g h i j 9 11 24 Others0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Amount of Charges Collected (in Rs.)Registration Fee Amount Additional Fee & Any other charges Penalties Amount

0 0 0


72


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AUDITORS REPORTToThe Chairman & MembersGoverning Body of National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai

We have audited the a ached Balance Sheet of National Institute of Ocean Technology, NIOT Campus, Velachery- Tambaram Main Road, Pallikarani, Chennai 600 100 as at 31st March 2010 and also the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on that date annexed thereto. These fi nancial statements are the responsibility of the management of National Institute of Ocean Technology. Our responsibility is to express on opinion on these fi nancial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in India. These standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the fi nancial statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and signifi cant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall fi nancial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We report that:

We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and belief were a. necessary for the purpose of our audit.

In our opinion, proper books of accounts as required by the law have been kept by National Institute of Ocean b. Technology so for as it appears from our examination of the books.

The Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure account dealt with by this report are in agreement with the books c. of accounts.

In our opinion the Balance Sheet and Income & Expenditure account dealt with by this report is prepared d. in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

In our opinion and to the best our information and according to the explanations given to us the Financial e. Statements, together with the schedules and notes forming part of Accounts give a true and fair view of the state of aff airs of the Institute and are in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India subject to the following:

Note-3 regarding OTEC Project amounting to Rs.34,50,70,266/-, shown as work-in-progress including the revenue i. expenses in that project amounting to Rs.22,68,30,475/-. The project has been suspended and consequent impairment loss as required under Accounting Standard 28 is not charged off and the impact of the same in fi nancial statements is not ascertainable.


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Accounting of revenue from technical / scientifi c services is being done on project completion method instead of ii. percentage of completion method as prescribed in Accounting Standard 7 (Revised) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The impact of the same in fi nancial statements could not be quantifi ed due to high technical nature of services rendered and consequent diffi culty in measuring the percentage of completion

The accounting of terminal benefi ts of employees is on cash basis as against accrual basis as prescribed in Accounting iii. Standard 15 (Revised) issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The impact of the same could not be quantifi ed in the absence of actuarial valuation of retirement benefi ts

In the case of the Balance Sheet of the state of aff airs of the institute as on 31 st March 2010.

In case of Income and Expenditure account, of the excess of income over the expenditure for the year ended on

that date.

For Gopalaiyer and Subramanian

Chartered Accountants

FRN: 000960S

Sd/-

K.K.A.Ramanujan

Partner

M.No. 209498

Place: Chennai

Dated: 25th August 2010


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAI

(Amount in Rupees)

CORPUS / CAPITAL FUND AND LIABILITIES Schedule Current Year31.03.10

Previous Year 31.03.09

CAPITAL FUND 1 4,572,007,429 4,120,310,934

RESERVES AND SURPLUS 2 264,521,555 234,870,035

EARMARKED / SPONSORED FUNDS 3 611,638,341 596,616,554

CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS 4 717,282,144 472,249,155

TOTAL 6,165,449,469 5,424,046,678 ASSETS

FIXED ASSETS 5 3,898,634,379 3,831,926,354

INVESTMENTS - FROM EARMARKED FUNDS 6 1,133,387,325 803,669,254

INVESTMENTS - OTHERS 7 758,046,304 417,367,162

CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS, ADVANCES, ETC. 8 375,381,461 371,083,909

TOTAL 6,165,449,469 5,424,046,678

Signifi cant Accounting Policies 28Contingent Liabilities and Notes to Accounts 29

As per our Report of even date

For National Institute of Ocean Technology For Gopalaiyer & Subramanian CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FIRM REGN. NO. 000960S

Sd/- Sd/- Sd/-Date: 25th August 2010 K.K.A. RamanujanPlace: Chennai 600 100 ACCOUNTS OFFICER DIRECTOR PARTNER Memb No: 209498

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010

NIOT account pages.indd 75NIOT account pages.indd 75 10/31/2008 9:24:00 AM10/31/2008 9:24:00 AM

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAISCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 1 - CORPUS / CAPITAL FUND Current Year31.03.10

Previous Year31.03.09

BALANCE AS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 4,120,310,934 4,194,292,009 4,194,292,009

Add: Additions during the year 456,392,135 375,101,600

Add: Transfer/Adjustments 49,537,857 -393,549,688

Less: Provision for depreciation 54,233,497 451,696,495 55,532,987 -73,981,075

(For details : Sub-schedule-A)

BALANCE AT THE YEAR END 4,572,007,429 4,120,310,934

Schedule 1


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(Amount in Rupees) SCHEDULE 2 - RESERVES AND SURPLUS Current Year

31.03.10Previous Year

31.03.092A Reserves created out of MoES GrantsGeneral ReserveAs per last Account 79,886,607 77,065,779 Additions during the year 2,849,607 2,660,463 Add: Transfer from Consultancy Project Eqpt Fund (Vide: Note-2) 136,310 82,872,524 160,365 79,886,607 TOTAL 82,872,524 79,886,607

2B Reserve Fund created out of Consultancy Projectsi. General Reserve Fund

As per last Account 113,489,167 90,940,870 Additions during the year 28,986,420 28,389,231 Deductions during the year 7,180,199 5,840,934 113,489,167 Sub - Total 135,295,389 113,489,167

ii. Staff Welfare FundAs per last Account 625,976 1,369,744 Additions during the year 719,002 3,089,805 Deductions during the year 1,299,828 3,833,573 625,976 Sub - Total 45,150 625,976

iii. VMC Equipment Usage FundAs per last Account 17,835,560 25,242,312 Additions during the year 3,701,433 1,546,442 Deductions during the year - 8,953,194 17,835,560

Sub - Total 21,536,993 17,835,560

iv. NDBP Equipment Usage FundAs per last Account 22,123,992 21,144,850 Additions during the year 1,875,084 1,223,509 Deductions during the year - 244,367 22,123,992 Sub - Total 23,999,076 22,123,992

v. Scientifi c & Technical Project Equipment FundAs per last Account 908,733 1,069,098 Deductions during the year 136,310 160,365 908,733 Sub - Total 772,423 908,733 TOTAL (i+ii+iii+iv+v) 181,649,030 154,983,428 GRAND TOTAL (2A+2B) 264,521,555 234,870,035

Schedule 2


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAISub-schedule: A a ached to and forming part of Schedule-1 of the Balance Sheet as on 31st March 2010

CAPITAL FUND(Amount in Rupees)

S. No. Name of the Fund Balance as on

01.04.09 Additions

during the year Transfer/

Adjustments Total Provision for Depreciation

Balance as on 31.03.10

CAPITAL FUNDS (Created out of MoES Grants)

i NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY (NIOT)

1 Land & Buildings Fund 227,861,097 - - 227,861,097 21,117,647 206,743,450

2 A&N Centre Infrastructure Fund 14,182,575 - - 14,182,575 1,952,712 12,229,863

3 General Equipment Fund 19,643,593 5,000,000 - 24,643,593 1,961,892 22,681,701

4 Technology Activity Equipment Fund 354,811,723 298,117,654 - 652,929,377 29,201,246 623,728,131

5 Ocean Gallery 4,000,000 - - 4,000,000 - 4,000,000

6 Gratuity Fund 6,687,325 1,487,314 - 8,174,639 - 8,174,639

TOTAL UNDER (i) NIOT 627,186,313 304,604,968 - 931,791,281 54,233,497 877,557,784

ii MoES SPONSORED PROJECTS

7 Sponsored Project Equipment Fund 2,617,145,422 104,937,575 - 2,722,082,997 - 2,722,082,997

8 Vessel Management Cell (VMC) Building Fund - Chennai Port Trust 3,170,314 - - 3,170,314 - 3,170,314

9 Vessel Management Cell Equipment Fund 90,323,962 2,761,034 - 93,084,996 - 93,084,996

10 National Data Buoy Programme (NDBP) Equipment Fund 319,505,978 44,088,558 - 363,594,536 - 363,594,536

11 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Demonstration Plant 462,978,945 - 49,537,857 512,516,802 - 512,516,802

TOTAL UNDER (ii) MoES SPONSORED PROJECTS 3,493,124,621 151,787,167 49,537,857 3,694,449,645 - 3,694,449,645

GRAND TOTAL [(i) + (ii)] 4,120,310,934 456,392,135 49,537,857 4,626,240,926 54,233,497 4,572,007,429

Sub-Schedule: A


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(Amount in Rupees)SCHEDULE-3 EARMARKED / SPONSORED FUNDS

Details / Grants pertaining to Add: Receipts Less: Expenditure


Receipts Received

Grants Receivables/

Grants Released Sundry Receipts.

Total (2) to (5)

Expenditure Revenue

Project Equipment

Advances / Transfer / Adj.

Total (7) to (9)


(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)A. MoES GRANTSVessel Management Cell 38,841 50,000,000 - - 50,038,841 52,041,625 2,761,034 - 54,802,659 -4,763,818Maintenance of Buoy Network 38,279,630 86,200,000 - 1,480,909 125,960,539 27,277,155 44,088,558 - 71,365,713 54,594,826 A&N Centre for Ocean Science & Technology (COMAPS) 2,356,869 - 1,274,022 - 3,630,891 646,043 - - 646,043 2,984,848 Ocean Observation System - Indian ARGO 4,370,781 - - - 4,370,781 371,109 - - 371,109 3,999,672 Underwater Mining System for Long Term Operation 264,060 - - 8,521 272,581 8,521 - - 8,521 264,060 Potential Drugs from Ocean 3,118 8,300,000 - - 8,303,118 1,205,179 - - 1,205,179 7,097,939 Development of unmanned submersible - upto 6000m 3,777,994 - - 1,724,286 5,502,280 - - - - 5,502,280 Gas Hydrate Exploration & Technology Development 103,413,759 346,100,000 2,900,000 7,386,559 459,800,318 16,879,974 12,547,454 322,710,762 352,138,190 107,662,128 Acquisition of Technology Services & Demonstration Vessel 929 70,000,000 -2,200,000 - 67,800,929 409,154 23,744,625 - 24,153,779 43,647,150 Development of Underwater Collector Crushing system 51,610,743 - - - 51,610,743 11,994,469 30,519,847 - 42,514,316 9,096,427 Seabed Survey using Multibeam Sonar System - EEZ Programme 2,862 49,300,000 - - 49,302,862 46,543,259 418,498 - 46,961,757 2,341,105 Establishment of National Early Warning System for Tsunami & Storm surges in Indian Ocean 115,669,533 75,000,000 -80,000,000 2,376,876 113,046,409 6,782,132 22,891,669 - 29,673,801 83,372,608 Information Technology and E-Governance activities 11,912,813 - - - 11,912,813 176,745 - - 176,745 11,736,068 Development and deployment of low cost data met buoys 11,804,071 - - - 11,804,071 770,201 - - 770,201 11,033,870 Buoy Tender cum Ocean Research Vessel ‘Sagar Manjusha’ 37,075,391 90,000,000 -70,000,000 - 57,075,391 41,048,709 6,208,786 - 47,257,495 9,817,896 Demonstration of Shore Protection Measures through pilot projects 2,693 50,000,000 - 697,770 50,700,463 3,966,669 7,123,974 6,484,800 17,575,443 33,125,020 Operation & Maintenance of Sagar Nidhi 15,299,559 150,000,000 -100,000,000 - 65,299,559 118,739,212 568,395 - 119,307,607 -54,008,048Development of upgraded version of soil tester 33,033,211 - - 2,337,220 35,370,431 776,918 664,665 - 1,441,583 33,928,848 Sea Front Facility 164,002,219 - - 5,739,869 169,742,088 - - - - 169,742,088 Drugs from Sea - Steering Commi ee - 444,793 - - 444,793 313,778 - - 313,778 131,015 8th Isope Ocean Mining Symposium - 500,000 - - 500,000 500,000 - - 500,000 - High Defi nition Tele presense based VCF - - 8,000,000 - 8,000,000 - - - - 8,000,000 Pre-Project Activities of 10MLD Desalination Plant - 50,000,000 - 1,331,687 51,331,687 93,966 - - 93,966 51,237,721 User Oriented M.Tech Programme on ‘Ocean Technology Management’ - 4,440,000 - - 4,440,000 7,668,000 - - 7,668,000 -3,228,000SUB-TOTAL - A 592,919,076 1,030,284,793 -240,025,978 23,083,697 1,406,261,588 338,212,818 151,537,505 329,195,562 818,945,885 587,315,703 B. OTHER GOVERNMENT GRANTSTraining of Myanmar Scientists 24,994 - - - 24,994 - - 24,994 24,994 - CSIR A/c 1,581 - - - 1,581 - - 1,581 1,581 - ARMEX Phase-II 869 - - - 869 - - 869 869 - Integrated Long Term Programme 133 - - - 133 - - 133 133 - Deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices 817,825 - - - 817,825 - 214,600 - 214,600 603,225 Training Programme on Bioinformatics 125,759 - - - 125,759 - - 125,759 125,759 - Support Hydrodynamics Panel of NRB 53,701 - - - 53,701 53,701 - - 53,701 - Lighting system with solar powered led based lamps for remote & rural areas 19,798 - - - 19,798 19,798 - - 19,798 - Eff ect of hydrodynamic fi eld on LF noise source in shallow waters 2,260,559 - - - 2,260,559 58,706 - - 58,706 2,201,853 Development of Automated subsurface, underwater noise recording system and time series observations in shallow water at selected sites for acoustical oceanographic applications 359,604 - - - 359,604 324,542 35,062 - 359,604 -

Upgradation of existing Accredited Facility - 14,930,000 - - 14,930,000 - - - - 14,930,000 Measurement and Charaterization of Ocean Ambient Noise - 6,600,000 - - 6,600,000 14,700 - - 14,700 6,585,300 Indian National Science Academy - Crustacean Endocrinology 32,655 275,472 - - 308,127 305,867 - - 305,867 2,260 SUB-TOTAL - B 3,697,478 21,805,472 - - 25,502,950 777,314 249,662 153,336 1,180,312 24,322,638TOTAL-A+B 596,616,554 1,052,090,265 -240,025,978 23,083,697 1,431,764,538 338,990,132 151,787,167 329,348,898 820,126,197 611,638,341

Schedule 3a

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010


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(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 4 - CURRENT LIABILITIES Current Year 31.03.10


A. STATUTORY LIABILITIES

NIOT ADMINISTRATION : ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES

Pay & allowances for the month of March 2010 5,003,967 4,770,306

Sixth Pay Commission - 60% arrears - 13,168,999

CPF Contribution - 5,003,967 4,773,384 22,712,689

Tax deducted at source payable 599,083 719,423

Audit fees to the Statutory Auditors 55,150 56,253

Retainer fee to the Legal Advisor - 1,500

Outstanding bills pertaining to the period 2009-2010 52,571,207 53,225,440 60,981,505 61,758,681

TOTAL-A 58,229,407 84,471,370

B. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Project Advances (Vide Sub-Schedule:B) 659,052,737 387,777,785

TOTAL 717,282,144 472,249,155

Schedule 4


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAISUB-SCHEDULE:B FORMING PART OF SCHEDULE-4 OF THE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010

(Amount in Rupees)

Details / Grants pertaining to Balance as

on 1.4.2009

Add: Receipts Total

(2) to (4)

Less: Expenditure Total

(6) to (8)

Balance as on

31.03.2010 (5-9) Received

Receivables & Sundry Receipts

Revenue Capital Refund / Transfer /

Adjustments(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

PROJECT ADVANCES

Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services 58,663,036 78,248,311 13,209,816 150,121,163 13,237,308 - - 13,237,308 136,883,855

VMC Ship Hire Charges - 5,466,228 125,673 5,591,901 5,591,901 - - 5,591,901 - Earnest Money & Retention money 12,471,924 12,148,638 - 24,620,562 - - 11,601,937 11,601,937 13,018,625 On Deposit : Procurement of self propelled barge 22,250,520 - 1,283,610 23,534,130 20,783,610 - - 20,783,610 2,750,520

On Deposit : O&M Desalination at Kavara i 26,173 - - 26,173 - - 26,173 26,173 -

Installation of 1 lakh litres per day capacity Seawater Low Tempera-ture Thermal Desalination Plants at Aga i,Andro & Minicoy Islands

291,721,086 23,865,626 4,151,554 319,738,266 - 168,927,220 168,927,220 168,927,220 150,811,046

Installation of 1 lakh litres per day capacity Seawater Low Tempera-ture Thermal Desalination Plants at Amini,kiltan & Chetlah Islands

- 326,800,000 28,788,691 355,588,691 - - - - 355,588,691

TOTAL - B 385,132,739 446,528,803 47,559,344 879,220,886 39,612,819 168,927,220 180,555,330 220,168,149 659,052,737

Sub-Schedule B


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SCHEDULE 5 - FIXED ASSETS (Amount in Rupees)

S.No. DESCRIPTION

GROSS BLOCK DEPRECIATION NET BLOCKCost/

Valuation as on

01.04.09

Additionsduring the

year

Transfer/Adj.

Cost/Valuation

as on31.03.10

Upto01.04.09 Additions Total upto

31.03.10As on

31.03.10As on

31.03.09

A. FIXED ASSETS created out of MoES Grants

1 Lands-Freehold NIOT Campus, Pallikaranai 35,367,827 - - 35,367,827 - - - 35,367,827 35,367,827 Freehold Land -Dollygunj A&N Islands 3,729,070 - - 3,729,070 - - - 3,729,070 3,729,070

2 Buildings - Buildings & Infrastructure at NIOT Campus 369,060,700 2,861,364 - 371,922,064 189,302,790 21,117,647 210,420,437 161,501,627 179,757,910

Operational Centre at CPT for VMC 3,170,314 - - 3,170,314 - - - 3,170,314 3,170,314 Farm Buildings at ANC-NIOT 27,893,543 - - 27,893,543 8,530,269 1,936,327 10,466,596 17,426,947 19,363,274

3 EquipmentGeneral Equipment 45,307,013 3,711,371 - 49,018,384 38,582,552 1,961,892 40,544,444 8,473,940 6,724,461 Equipment for ANC-NIOT 1,510,145 - - 1,510,145 1,400,914 16,385 1,417,299 92,846 109,231

Equipment for Technology Activities 570,994,733 17,729,761 - 588,724,494 414,733,452 29,201,246 443,934,698 144,789,796 156,261,281

Equipment for Sponsored Projects 2,616,622,216 104,937,575 - 2,721,559,791 - - - 2,721,559,791 2,616,622,216 Equipment for National Data Buoy Programme 319,505,978 44,088,558 - 363,594,536 - - - 363,594,536 319,505,978

Equipment for Vessel Management Cell 90,323,962 2,761,034 - 93,084,996 - - - 93,084,996 90,323,962

TOTAL UNDER (A) 4,083,485,501 176,089,663 - 4,259,575,164 652,549,977 54,233,497 706,783,474 3,552,791,690 3,430,935,524

B. Scientifi c & Technical Equipment created out of own resources 12,563,450 - - 12,563,450 11,654,717 136,310 11,791,027 772,423 908,733

C. Project Work-in-progress : 1 MW OTEC Plant 400,082,097 - -55,011,831 345,070,266 - - - 345,070,266 400,082,097 GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 4,496,131,048 176,089,663 -55,011,831 4,617,208,880 664,204,694 54,369,807 718,574,501 3,898,634,379 3,831,926,354

Schedule 5


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SCHEDULE 6 - INVESTMENTS FROM EARMARKED FUNDS Current Year 31.03.10


a. Earmarked Sponsored Project Funds 1,127,200,000 798,130,000

b. Gratuity Fund(All the investments are with Nationalised Banks in Fixed Deposits) 6,187,325 5,539,254

TOTAL 1,133,387,325 803,669,254

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 7 - INVESTMENTS - OTHERS Current Year 31.03.10


a. Funds out of charges received from others for rendering Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services 117,400,000 55,000,000

b. General Reserve Fund 116,480,000 85,980,000

c. VMC Equipment Usage Fund 25,242,312 25,242,312

d. NDBP Equipment Fund 22,123,992 21,144,850

e. Deposits from other agencies(All the investments are with Nationalised Banks in Fixed Deposits) 476,800,000 230,000,000

TOTAL 758,046,304 417,367,162

Schedule 6 & 7

SCHEDULES FORMING PART OF BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010(Amount in Rupees)


84


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 8 - CURRENTS ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES (Contd.) Current Year31.03.10


B. LOANS AND ADVANCES

i. ADVANCES AND OTHER AMOUNTS RECOVERABLE IN CASH OR IN KIND OR FOR VALUE TO BE RECEIVEDNational Institute of Ocean TechnologyImprest Advances with Technology Group Heads and other Section Heads 501,000 526,000 On Account Advances - Developmental Works and approach road at ANC(NIOT) paid to CPWD: Deposit Work 2,500,000 2,500,000 Project Advances 84,948,265 - Other Deposits sucth as Trade Deposits, Telephone Deposits 940,802 857,496 Tour / Temporary Advances 1,217,057 90,107,124 962,025 4,845,521

Vessel Management CellOYT Telephone Deposits 32,000 32,000 VSNL Deposit for INMARSAT C-Receiver 20,000 20,000 Chennai Port Trust - Deposit for Ground Lease 135,084 135,084 Imprest Advances 8,000 8,000 Tour / Temporary Advances 7,700 - M/s.Seaport Shipping Pvt. Ltd. - Advance for OMM Coastal Research Vessels - S.Purvi & S.Paschimi 5,328,751 5,531,535 1,550,305 1,745,389

National Data Buoy ProgrammeOYT Telephone Deposits 32,000 32,000 Tour / Temporary Advances 135,154 - Imprest advance 15,000 182,154 15,000 47,000

ii. INTEREST ACCRUEDOn Investments from Earmarked Funds 17,851,219 22,342,792 On Investments from Deposits from other agencies 7,322,648 14,074,570 On Investments made out of own resources 3,889,536 29,063,403 3,830,913 40,248,275

iii. OTHERSTax Deducted at Sources from fees paid by others for rendering Technical / Scientifi c services refundable by IT Department 20,539,270 9,206,740

Rent, electricity and water charges 52,716 20,400 Receivable from CPF Scheme 1,217,496 - Prepaid Expenses 245,650 1,701,045 Insurance Claim from M/s. United India Insurance Company Limited 138,100,000 160,155,132 33,550,312 44,478,497

TOTAL-B 285,039,348 91,364,682 TOTAL (A + B) 375,381,461 - 371,083,909

Schedule 8b


85


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 8 - CURRENTS ASSETS, LOANS & ADVANCES Current Year31.03.10


A. CURRENT ASSETS

i. Grants Receivables 13,649,022 225,143,999

ii. CENVAT CREDIT

Input Services - Cenvat Receivables - 2009-10 6,848,629

Capital Goods - Cenvat Receivables - 2010-11 1,835,444 8,684,073 -

iii. Bank Balances

SB Account No.2874101001707 15,656,239 27,989,713

SB Account No.2874101002548 21,951,192 6,304,482

Current Account No.0973201002166 5,000 5,000

Current Account No.30810861614 16,412 -

SB Account No.2874101005088 8,837,461 8,659,665

SB Account No.10620825503 21,542,714 68,009,018 11,616,368 54,575,228

TOTAL (A) 90,342,113 279,719,227

Schedule 8a


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAIINCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2010

(Amount in Rupees)

INCOME Schedule Current year 31.03.10

Previous year 31.03.09

Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services 12,637,481 35,376,257 Grants 9 144,313,347 148,684,273 Interest Earned 10 1,810,807 1,636,462 Other Income 11 1,175,110 1,184,365 TOTAL (A) 159,936,745 186,881,357 EXPENDITUREExpenditure on Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services 5,157,864 8,998,330 Establishment Expenses 12 63,756,200 71,244,711 Other Administrative Expenses 13 43,818,420 35,136,451 Expenditure on Technology Activities 14 36,738,727 42,303,110 Depreciation 15 136,310 160,365 TOTAL (B) 149,607,521 148,844,637 Balance being excess of Income over Expenditure (A-B) 10,329,224 38,036,719 AppropriationsGeneral Reserve Fund 816,291 23,168,122 Staff Welfare Fund 249,537 3,089,805 NDBP Equipment Usage Fund 2,326,461 - VMC Equipment Usage Fund 4,087,328 120,000 Surplus transferred to Reserve Account 2,849,607 2,660,463 TOTAL 10,329,224 29,038,390





87


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 9 - GRANTS Current Year 31.03.10


MoES Grants-in-aid 500,000,000

Less: Grants Receivables accounted in 2008-2009 now reversed 13,168,999

Less: Grants Receivables accounted in 2007-2008 now reversed 38,300,000 448,531,001 302,873,444

Less: Amount allocated for Capital Expenditure Account and transferred to Capital Fund

(1) Gratuity 1,100,000 1,100,000

(2) Equipment for Technology Activities 298,117,654 148,089,171

(3) General Equipment 5,000,000 304,217,654 5,000,000

TOTAL 144,313,347 148,684,273

Schedule 9


88


(Amount in Rupees)

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 11 - OTHER INCOME Current Year 31.03.10


Rent Received 680,908 641,836

Sundry Receipts 494,202 542,529

TOTAL 1,175,110 1,184,365

SCHEDULE 10 - INTEREST EARNED Current Year 31.03.10


On Savings Account 1,571,637 1,521,187

On Term Deposits 239,170 115,275

TOTAL 1,810,807 1,636,462

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 12 - ESTABLISHMENT EXPENSES Current Year 31.03.10


Pay & Allowances 58,123,135 63,135,511

Professional Update Allowance 174,611 -

CPF Contribution 2,548,513 5,265,659

Medical Reimbursements 1,649,466 1,938,898

Tuition Fee Reimbursements 679,454 442,601

Overtime Allowances 21,936 18,536

Leave Travel Concession 559,085 443,506

TOTAL 63,756,200 71,244,711

Schedule 10, 11 & 12


89


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 13 - OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ETC. Current Year 31.03.10


Computer Maintenance/LAN/So ware / Maintenance of Plant & Machinery 3,833,028 4,987,655

Electricity & Water Charges 7,950,546 8,126,296

Campus Maintenance Expenses 8,890,528 11,258,873

Vehicles Running and Maintenance 453,752 419,050

Conveyance Expenses 2,141,616 1,259,468

Travel Expenses 2,440,346 1,027,302

Subscriptions to Journals & Bulletins 825,274 1,129,354

Expenses on Seminars & Workshops 664,276 242,496

Communication Expenses 1,425,545 1,580,663

Postage & Fax 189,278 120,517

Printing and Stationery 1,942,797 1,389,114

Advertisement & Publicity 2,886,722 549,331

Rent, Rates and Taxes 1,091,716 464,060

Hospitality Expenses 953,245 371,103

Professional charges 86,142 32,370

Statutory Audit Fees 55,150 56,253

Other Administrative Expenses 7,988,459 2,122,546

TOTAL 43,818,420 35,136,451

Schedule 13


90


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE 14 - EXPENDITURE ON TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES Current Year31.03.10


Technology Development for Energy and fresh water from sea & Desalination 12,552,009 23,760,745

Inter-Institutional R&D and In-house Development 2,002,515 -

Marine Sensors & Electronics 738,441 1,578,424

Technical Criteria Atlas 1,486,301 3,547,019

Development of Ocean Acoustics 2,259,078 1,859,320

Ocean Sciences & Technology for Islands 15,616,082 10,834,918

Development of Off shore Structures 2,084,301 722,684

TOTAL 36,738,727 42,303,110

SCHEDULE 15 - DEPRECIATION Current Year31.03.10


Depreciation for the year 136,310 160,365

TOTAL 136,310 160,365

Schedule 14 & 15


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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAIRECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2010

(Amount in Rupees)

RECEIPTS Schedule Current Year 31.03.10

Previous Year 31.03.09 PAYMENTS Schedule Current Year

31.03.10 Previous Year

31.03.09 I. Opening Bank BalancesSB Account No.10620825503 11,616,368 26,923,424 I. ExpensesSB Account No.2874101001707 27,989,713 60,450,557 a) Establishment Expenses 20 59,478,550 51,341,031 SB Account No.2874101002548 6,304,482 17,675,305 b) Administrative Expenses 21 49,181,549 39,231,864 SB Account No.2874101005088 8,659,665 11,513,500 Current Account No.0973201002166 5,000 5,000

II. Grants Received a) National Institute of Ocean Technology 106,300,000 254,985,000 II. Payments made against funds b) Earmarked Project grants from GOI 16 1,423,984,793 838,350,659 for various projects c) Sponsored Projects from other sources 17 327,075,472 4,114,250 a) National Institute of Ocean Technology 22 102,680,621 31,080,604

b) Earmarked Project Grants 23 876,089,354 628,637,210 c) Sponsored Project from other sources 24 956,195 7,189,096 d) Deposit from other agencies 25 169,649,803 21,126,277 III. Investments and deposits made 2,435,253,629 1,898,426,416

III. Interest Received a) On Bank Deposits 10,879,980 1,636,462 IV. Expenditure on Fixed Assets & Capital WIP

IV. Other Incomes 18 84,504,438 42,049,998 a) Purchase of Fixed Assets 26 20,348,648 32,996,621

V. Any Other Receipts 19 1,874,953,144 1,577,000,945 V. Other Payments 27 100,625,688 70,100,753

VI. Closing Bank BalancesSB Account No.2874101001707 15,656,239 27,989,713 SB Account No.2874101002548 21,951,192 6,304,482 SB Account No.10620825503 21,542,714 11,616,368 Current Account No.30810861614 16,412 - Current Account No.0973201002166 5,000 5,000 SB Account No.2874101005088 8,837,461 8,659,665

TOTAL 3,882,273,055 2,834,705,100 TOTAL 3,882,273,055 2,834,705,100 As per our Report of even date For National Institute of Ocean Technology For Gopalaiyer & Subramanian CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS FIRM REGN. NO. 000960S



92

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGY, CHENNAISCHEDULES FORMING PART OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNT AS AT 31ST MARCH 2010

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-16 : Earmarked Project Grants from GOI Current Year 31.03.2010


GRANTS-IN-AID for the year 2009-10 receivedNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCEAN TECHNOLOGYTechnology Development for Energy and fresh water from sea & Desalination 92,500,000 - Marine Sensors & Electronics 39,300,000 - Technical Criteria Atlas 60,000,000 - Development of Ocean Acoustics 31,300,000 - Ocean Sciences & Technology for Islands 135,600,000 - Development of Technologies for Off shore Structural component 35,000,000 393,700,000 30,000,000.00 30,000,000

MoES SPONSORED PROJECTSCOMAPS at Andamans - 2,499,000 Potential Drugs from Ocean 8,300,000 2,000,000 Gas Hydrates Exploration & Technology Development 346,100,000 60,000,000 Acquisition of Technology Services & Demonstration Vessel 70,000,000 - Establishment of early warning system for Tsunami & storm surges in Indian Ocean 75,000,000 75,000,000 Pre-Project Activities of 10MLD Floating Vessel 50,000,000 - Drugs from Sea Programme - Steering Commi ee 444,793 - 8th ISOPE Ocean Mining Symposium 500,000 - IT and E-Governance activities - 11,000,000 Vessel Management Cell 50,000,000 50,000,000 Maintenance of Buoy Network 86,200,000 48,800,000 Demonstration of Shore Protection measures through Pilot Projects 50,000,000 5,000,000 Development of upgraded version of soil tester - 32,800,000 Seabed Suvey of EEZ - Sonar 49,300,000 - Operation & Maintenance of Sagar Nidhi 150,000,000 100,000,000 User Oriented M.Tech Porgamme on ‘Ocean Technology Management’ 4,440,000 - Maintenance of Vessel - Sagar Manjusha 90,000,000 1,030,284,793 98,800,000 485,899,000 Grants Receivables - 322,451,659 TOTAL 1,423,984,793 838,350,659

Schedule 16


93


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-17 : Sponsored Projects from other sources Current Year31.03.10


Performance of Naval materials under immersed condition in sea environment - 927,000

Marine Organisms mediated bio degradation of Polymers - 2,813,000

IndianNational Science Academy - Crustacean Endocrinology 275,472 326,250

Trainer Development Porgramme under Plan Training Scheme - 48,000

Installation of Desalination Plants @ Lakshadweep Island @ Amini, Kiltan & Chetlah Islands 326,800,000 -

TOTAL 327,075,472 4,114,250

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-18 - OTHER INCOMES Current Year 31.03.10


Other Receipts

Technical / Scientifi c Service Charges

NIOT - Fees Received 78,248,311 40,729,799

VMC - Ship Charter Charges 5,466,228 83,714,539 350,834 41,080,633

Rents Received 512,904 427,586

Other Sundry Receipts 7,000.00 7,000

Miscellaneous Income 269,995 789,899 534,779 969,365

TOTAL 84,504,438 42,049,998

Schedule 17 & 18


94


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-19 - Any Other Receipts Current Year 31.03.10


General Reserve Fund 5,680,502 4,243,157 VMC Equipment Fund 2,527,328 763,043 NDBP Equipment Fund 2,326,461 265,985 Gratuity Fund 664,625 97,529 Service Tax 9,177,700 20,376,616 5,044,710 10,414,424 Short Term Deposits Matured 1,763,799,858 1,510,988,590 EMD & Addl. Security Deposit 10,764,825 5,579,177 Miscellaenous Receipts:Installation of Desalination Plants @ Lakshadweep Island @ Aga i, Andro & Mincoy Islands 22,865,017 14,720,145 Installation of Desalination Plants @ Lakshadweep Island @ Amini, Kiltan & Chetlah Islands 21,466,043 - Technology Development for Energy and fresh water from sea & Desalination 2,435,982 - Marine Sensors & Electronics 2,619,746 - Technical Criteria Atlas 2,666,511 - Development of Ocean Acoustics 794,521 - Misc. Receipts - Gas Hydrates Exploration and Technology Development 9,011,992 6,151,320 Misc. Receipts - Underwater Mining for long term operations 8,521 - Misc. Receipts - Underwater collector & Crushing system in shallow sea water 5,710,736 3,523,875 Misc.Receipts -Establishment of National Early Warning System for Tsunami & Storm Surges in Indian Ocean 5,551,416 9,409,414

Misc.Receipts - Procurement of Self Propelled Barge 1,283,610 - Misc.Receipts - Sea Front Facility 3,137,776 16,214,000 Development of upgraded version of soil tester 2,189,916 - Maintenance of buoy network 270,058 80,011,845 - 50,018,754 TOTAL 1,874,953,144 1,577,000,945

Schedule 19


95


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-20: Establishment Expenses Current Year31.03.2010


Pay & Allowances 56,618,350 47,900,070 Overtime Allowance 21,936 18,536 Professional Update Allowance 174,611 - Medical Reimbursement 1,762,34t7 2,741,113 Tuition Fee Reimbursement 679,454 442,601 Leave Travel Concession 221,852 238,711 TOTAL 59,478,550 51,341,031

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-21 : Administrative Expenses Current Year31.03.2010


Electricity & Water Charges 7,131,864 7,516,743 Computer / Maintenance / LAN / So ware / P&M 3,747,866 4,046,241 Campus Maintenance Expenses 18,105,952 19,278,939 Vehicles Running and Maintenance 434,382 409,868 Subscriptions to Journals & Bulletins 819,274 1,035,214 Conveyane Expenses 1,522,426 1,234,288 Expenses on Seminar & Workshops 707,414 237,542 Communication Expenses 1,424,818 1,408,897 Travel Expenses 2,287,572 937,177 Postage & Fax 189,067 120,517 Printing & Stationery 1,896,429 1,353,994 Advertisement & Publicity 2,609,266 542,400 Rent, Rates and Taxes 1,090,724 369,244 Hospitality Expenses 408,414 330,391 Professional charges 78,778 27,826 Other Administrative Expenses 6,727,303 382,583 TOTAL 49,181,549 39,231,864

Schedule 20 & 21


96


(Amount in Rupees)

Schedule-22 : National Institute of Ocean Technology Current Year31.03.2010


Technology Development for Energy and fresh water from sea & Desalination 17,646,582 13,065,616

Inter-Institutional R&D and In-house Development 44,964,632 -

Marine Sensors & Electronics 1,350,320 2,053,354

Technical Criteria Atlas 2,465,391 2,996,716

Development of Ocean Acoustics 19,957,981 2,513,943

Ocean Sciences & Technology for Islands 13,400,369 9,799,971

Development of Technologies for Off shore Structural component 547,793 651,004

Disposal of Barge Sagar Shakthi 2,347,553 -

TOTAL 102,680,621 31,080,604 Schedule 22


97


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-23 : Payments made against Earmarked Project Grants Current Year31.03.2010


COMAPS at Andamans 476,526 504,998 Ocean Observation System - Indian ARGO 363,365 - Development of Underwater Mining System for long term operations - 16,237,498 Potential Drugs from Ocean 1,058,295 2,710,028 Development of unmanned submersible - upto 6000m 17,053 347,251 Gas Hydrates Exploration and Technology Development 347,142,616 129,066,127 Development of underwater collector and Crushing system in shallow sea water 44,635,929 55,589,714 Acquistion of Technology Services and Demonstration Vessel 5,308,520 - Operation & Maintenance charges for Sagar Nidhi 135,384,689 175,631,259 Seabed Survey using Multibeam Sonar System - EEZ Programme 47,128,061 611,913 IT & E-Governance activities 157,095 6,213,301 Vessel Management Cell 51,032,485 47,938,286 Maintenance of buoy network 69,190,382 37,534,620 Acquisition of Vessel for Ocean Observation Systems - 10,746,635 Buoy Tender cum Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manjusha' 48,446,784 58,855,949 Development and deployment of Low cost met buoys 698,275 5,353,381 Establishment of National Early Warning System for Tsunami & Storm surges in Indian Ocean 105,653,912 66,824,502 Demonstration of Shore Protection through Pilot Projects 17,259,318 14,318,312 Development of upgraded version of soil tester 1,221,314 105,436 Pre-Project Activities of 10 MLD Floating Vessel 92,715 - 8th ISOPE Ocean Mining Symposium 500,000 - Drugs from Sea Programme - Steering Commi ee 307,614 - Measurement and Charaterization of Ocean Ambient Noise 14,406 - Trainer Development Programme - 48,000 TOTAL 876,089,354 628,637,210

Schedule 23


98


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-24 : Payments made against Sponsored Project from other sources Current Year31.03.2010


Support Hydrodynamics Panel of NRB 52,099 85,916 Performance of naval materials under immersed condition in sea environment - 12,648 Marine organisms mediated bio degradation of Polymers - 914,919 Eff ect of hydrodynamic fi eld on LF noise source in shallow waters 58,450 78,156 Deployment of Fish Aggregating Devices 214,600 7,450 Lighting system with solar powered led based lamps for remote & rural areas 19,798 - Surface Modifi cation Approach to control biofouling - 2,799,239 Development of Automated subsurface, underwater noise recording system and time series observations in shallow water at selected sites for acoustical oceanographic applications 347,151 3,020,387

IndianNational Science Academy - Crustacean Endocrinology 264,097 270,381 TOTAL 956,195 7,189,096

(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-25 : Payments made against Deposits from other agencies Current Year31.03.2010


Operation and Maintenance of Desalination Plant at Kavara i - 136,679 Procurement of Self Propelled Barge 19,500,000 - Installation of 1 lakh litres per day capacity Seawater Low Temperature Thermal Desalination Plants at Aga i, Andro & Minicoy Islands 150,149,803 20,989,598

TOTAL 169,649,803 21,126,277 Schedule 24 & 25


99


(Amount in Rupees)

SCHEDULE-26 : Expenditure on Fixed Assets Current Year31.03.2010


Equipment for Technology activities 14,154,489 23,847,781 Buildings 2,714,363 7,218,206 Air-conditioners 313,540 - Furniture & fi xtures 141,250 - Offi ce Equipment 754,436 1,173,750 Computer / Workstations 2,270,570 756,884 TOTAL 20,348,648 32,996,621

(Amount in Rupees)

Schedule-27 : Other Payments Current Year31.03.2010


Outstanding Liabilities 58,652,239 38,269,339 EMD & ASD released 9,026,937 5,189,559 Expenditure on Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services 9,247,339 6,837,634 VMC - Ship charter payments 15,795 18,371 Staff Welfare Fund 1,245,678 3,638,187 Other Payments 5,637,117 89,831 Payments from General Reserve Fund - 2,617,849 TDS Payables 7,973,448 6,383,118 Service Tax remi ed 6,850,547 5,503,747 NDBP Advances paid 622,853 503,639 NIOT Advances paid 1,234,938 892,979 VMC Advances paid 118,797 156,500 TOTAL 100,625,688 70,100,753

Schedule 26 & 27


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SCHEDULE-28: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

(i) The Government of India under the Gaze e Notifi cation Resolution No.DOD/16-TE/16/92 dated 1st September 1993 established the National Institute of Ocean Technology. The main objectives of the Institute are :

(a) To apply the knowledge and experience gained through research in ocean sciences to develop technical know-how and capabilities in specifi c fi elds of ocean technology such as seabed mining, ocean energy, etc.

(b) to assist the ocean scientists in development of suitable ocean engineering and instrumentation systems such as data buoys, observation platforms, underwater vehicles, etc.

(c) to develop necessary technologies for the fast emerging concept of Coastal Zone Management for comprehensive and sustainable development of the coastal belt and islands of the country and

(d) any other objectives relating to Ocean Technology as may be set by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

(ii) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) has been registered under Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 on 5th November 1993 under the Registration No.541/93.

(iii) NIOT functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and provides necessary technological inputs in such areas of Ocean Development as MoES may decide.

(iv) The Department of Scientifi c and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India vide their le er No.11/358/98-TU-V dated 15th June, 2010 recognized National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai as a Scientifi c and Industrial Research Organization for a period up to 31st March 2013.

(v) The Director of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chennai vide order No.DIT(E) No.2(582)/04-05 dated 22.3.05 granted registration under Section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 as a Public Charitable Trust.

(vi) The enterprise is a level II entity as defi ned in preface to Accounting Standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Accordingly, the enterprise has complied with all the accounting standards applicable to small and medium size entities unless otherwise stated

2. ACCOUNTING CONVENTION

The accompanying fi nancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention basis in accordance with the generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) in India and comply with the mandatory accounting standards unless otherwise stated.

The preparation of the fi nancial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that aff ect the reported balances of assets and liabilities and disclosures relating to contingent assets and liabilities as at the date of fi nancial statements and reported amount of income and expenditure


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during that period. Diff erence between actual results and estimates are recognised in the period in which results are known / materialised

3. RECOGNITION OF INCOME

(i) Government grants approved but not received are accounted on accrual basis

(ii) Revenue from Technical / Scientifi c services is accounted on project completion method as estimating percentage of completion is not possible in view of high complex nature of scientifi c and technical consultancy services rendered by the Institute.

(iii) All other items of income/ expenditure are accounted on accrual basis.

4. FIXED ASSETS

(i) Fixed Assets are carried at cost less depreciation.

(ii) The Cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and other relevant expenses a ributable for bringing the assets to usable condition.

5. DEPRECIATION

(i) Depreciation relating to own programmes of NIOT (funded by Government grants) are charged to the assets and deducted from the Capital Funds.

(ii) Depreciation is not charged on Sponsored project assets

(iii) Depreciation on assets created out of NIOT’s internal generation are deducted from the assets and charged to the Income and Expenditure Account

(iv) Depreciation is provided on the wri en down value method at the rates and manner specifi ed in Income Tax Act, 1961.

6. VALUATION OF INVENTORIES

(i) Purchases of raw materials, consumables and other inputs are restricted to minimum requirement of Research Programmes taken up and or on hand and thus stores is not maintained. These items are charged at cost on receipt and inspection to the respective projects.

(ii) Project work-in-progress is valued at cost.

7. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURE

(i) Research and Development expenditure on own Projects is charged to Income & Expenditure Account in the year in which the expenditure is incurred.

(ii) Research and Development expenditure on Scientifi c and Technical Consultancy Services are accumulated separately under ‘Project Advances’ which are carried net of such expenditure till completion of the project. The expenditure is charged to Income & Expenditure Account in the year of completion of the project.


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8. EARMARKED FUNDS

The Institute is receiving funds each year for certain specifi ed project / schemes for the purpose of acquiring assets and meeting revenue expenses. The receipts and utilization of these specifi ed funds for the projects / schemes are shown in Schedule-3a.

9. RATE OF EXCHANGE

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at year end exchange rates and resultant diff erence if any is recognised as exchange loss or gain as the case may be.

10. UNIFORM FORMAT OF ACCOUNTS FOR CENTRAL AUTONOMOUS BODIES

The accounts are presented as per the Uniform Format of Accounts for Central Autonomous Bodies.

11. GRANTS-IN-AID (PLAN)

All the Grants-in-aid received by NIOT Ministry of Earth Sciences have been classifi ed by the said Ministry as ‘Grants-in-aid (Plan)’. Hence, the bifurcation of plan / non-plan items in the Income & Expenditure Account does not arise.

12. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Long Term Employee Benefi ts

a) Defi ned Contribution plan:

The enterprise had a defi ned contribution plan in the form of Provident Fund scheme for its staff which is administered by the Institute. The above mentioned scheme is classifi ed as defi ned contribution plan as the enterprise has no further obligation beyond making the contributions. The enterprise’s contribution to the defi ned contribution is charged to profi t and loss account as incurred.

b) Termination Benefi ts:

i) Gratuity expenses are charged as expense on the basis of management’s estimation.

ii) Leave encashment benefi t is recognised in profi t & loss Account in the year in which it is paid.


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SCHEDULE-29 : CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS

1. a) Contingent Liabilities : Nil

b) Commitments on Capital Accounts not provided for: Rs.Nil

2. Depreciation on Scientifi c & Technical Project Equipments for the year amounting to Rs.1,36,310/- is charged to Income and Expenditure Account. This amount has been transferred from Scientifi c & Technical Project Equipment Fund to General Reserves.

3. OTEC Project

Ministry of Earth Sciences sanctioned the project ‘Demonstration of 1 MW OTEC power plant’ to NIOT at a total cost of Rs.61.13 crores out of which Rs.38,97,82,097/-, inclusive of revenue expenditure of Rs.22,68,30,475/-, has been shown as work-in-progress in Schedule-5 ‘Fixed Assets’. The project was suspended since the proposal for additional requirement of funds has not been considered.

During the year, the barge ‘Sagar Shakthi’ forming part of OTEC Project costing Rs.5,50,11,831/- is disposed for Rs.1,03,00,000/- and the resultant loss of Rs.4,47,11,831/- is adjusted in Capital Funds under the ‘MoES Sponsored Project – Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Project’.

4. Insurance claim of Rs.13,81,00,000/- was lodged with M/s. United India Insurance Company Limited for the OTEC Project during 2004. During the year 2008, an off er was received from M/s.United India Insurance Co. Ltd. for Rs.3,35,50,312/- in full and fi nal se lement of this claim However, eff orts are being taken by NIOT to negotiate with the Insurance Company for higher se lement. Hence, the Institute claims for Rs.13,81,00,000/- towards insurance has been treated as recoverable in the Books of Account.

5. Figures shown in the accounts are rounded off to the nearest rupee.

6. Previous year fi gures have been regrouped / merged wherever necessary.

7. Schedules 1 to 29 are annexed to and form an integral part of the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2010, Income and Expenditure Account and Receipts and Payments account for the year ended on that date.

Signatures to Schedule 1 to 29






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7-NIOT Annual Report 2009-2010