On 27 Oct 2023, the Ministry of Defence announced the Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Ikshak,’ the third Survey Vessel (Large). The commissioning will take place at Naval Base Kochi on 06 Nov 2023 and will be presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The Ikshak is an indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, with over 80% indigenous content, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata). Beyond its primary role of hydrographic survey operations, Ikshak is designed with dual-role capability, serving as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) platform and as a Hospital Ship during emergencies. It is also the first SVL ship with dedicated accommodation for women. Ikshak, meaning “The Guide', symbolizes the mission to chart the unknown, ensure safe passage for mariners, and strengthen India's maritime power. This release was posted by PIB Delhi and is release ID: 2183000, with a Visitor Counter of 1080.
Key Entities Referenced
Ikshak: The third Survey Vessel (Large) commissioned by the Indian Navy, designed for hydrographic survey operations and dual-role capabilities including Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR).
Indian Navy: The primary organization commissioning and operating the 'Ikshak' survey vessel.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: A referenced initiative focused on self-reliance, reflecting in the indigenous content of the 'Ikshak' vessel.
Ministry of Defence: The ministry overseeing the commissioning of the Ikshak into the Indian Navy.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata: The company responsible for building the 'Ikshak' survey vessel.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION ‘IKSHAK’,
THE THIRD SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE)
The commissioning marks a significant milestone in India’s
pursuit of Hydrographic excellence and Indigenisation
Posted On: 27 OCT 2025 5:42PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is set to be commissioned
at Naval Base Kochi on 06 Nov 2025. The ceremony will be presided over by Adm Dinesh K
Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, marking the formal induction of the vessel.
As the third ship of her class, Ikshak’s induction underscores the Indian Navy’s steadfast commitment
to building advanced, state-of-the-art platforms furthering the momentum of capability enhancement
and self-reliance – charting a new course in indigenous hydrographic excellence.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, Kolkata, under the supervision of
the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Overseeing Team
(Kolkata), Ikshak embodies over 80% indigenous content. The vessel stands as a testament to the
successful collaboration between GRSE and Indian MSMEs, proudly reflecting the spirit and strength
of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Beyond her primary role of hydrographic survey operations, Ikshak is designed with dual-role
capability, serving as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) platform, and as a
Hospital Ship during emergencies.
Notably, Ikshak is also the first SVL ship with dedicated accommodation for women, reflecting
the Indian Navy’s inclusive and progressive approach towards a future-ready fleet.
The ship’s name, Ikshak, meaning ‘The Guide’, aptly symbolises her mission – to chart the
unknown, ensure safe passage for mariners, and strengthen India’s maritime power.________________________________________________________________
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