The Indian Navy commissioned INS Ikshak, the third ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) [SVL] class, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the ship marks another milestone in India’s efforts toward indigenous shipbuilding under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
INS Ikshak will be used primarily for hydrographic surveys and coastal mapping, contributing to navigation safety and maritime data collection.
The vessel is equipped with advanced survey equipment, modern communication systems, and improved living spaces for enhanced crew comfort.
The first two ships of the SVL class, INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak, have already been commissioned, with the fourth ship currently undergoing sea trials.