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"Indian Navy Welcomes 'Ikshak': Third Indigenous Survey Vessel Joins Fleet"
The Indian Navy has commissioned Ikshak, its third indigenous Survey Vessel, enhancing hydrographic survey capabilities and humanitarian missions, crucial for national maritime interests.
- Ikshak, built by "Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers", is the third vessel in the Survey Vessel (Large) class, boasting over 80% indigenous content.
- This vessel will be stationed at the "Southern Naval Command" in "Kochi", significantly improving the Indian Navys capabilities in hydrographic survey operations.
- Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of the Naval Staff (India), emphasized the importance of Ikshak in enhancing maritime security and supporting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions.
Why It Matters
The commissioning of Ikshak reflects Indias commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing and enhances the Indian Navys operational readiness, especially in hydrographic and disaster response operations, critical for national security.