Indian Navy to commission 'INS Ikshak': Charting the future of indigenous hydrography

Indian Navy to commission 'INS Ikshak': Charting the future of indigenous hydrography

The Indian Navy is set to reinforce its hydrographic survey fleet with the commissioning of INS Ikshak, the third vessel of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class, at a ceremony held at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, will preside over the commissioning, marking another milestone in India’s journey toward maritime self-reliance. A testament to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' Built by Garden Reach Sh…

Navy to commission 'Ikshak', as part of indigenous hydrographic excellence

The article discusses the Indian Navy's plan to boost its hydrographic survey capabilities with the introduction of Ikshak, the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class. Ikshak is the first vessel of this class to be stationed at the Southern Naval Command. The ship is set to be officially inducted into service by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, in a ceremony at Naval Base, Kochi, on November 6. Ikshak was built b…