**Summary of INS Ikshak’s Visit to Seychelles**
**Overview**
On June 26, 2026, the Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL), **INS Ikshak**, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles. This arrival is part of an operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and coincides with the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles, highlighting the maritime partnership and friendship between the two nations.
**Key Objectives and Activities**
* **Military Cooperation:** The ship will engage in professional interactions with the Seychelles Defence Forces to enhance maritime cooperation and interoperability.
* **Community Outreach:** Initiatives include the organization of medical camps and the distribution of essential supplies to strengthen people-to-people ties.
* **Public Engagement:** INS Ikshak will be open to visitors, allowing the public to experience the Indian Navy’s capabilities and its commitment to regional security.
**Strategic Framework**
The deployment reaffirms India’s commitment to regional stability and security under the vision of **MAHASAGAR** (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions). This initiative focuses on strengthening maritime partnerships with friendly nations within the Indian Ocean Region.
**Administrative Data**
* **Publication Date:** June 27, 2026, at 5:07 PM.
* **Issuing Authority:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Defence.
* **Release ID:** 2278423.
* **Visitor Count:** 556.
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil.
* **Contact/Reference:** VM/SPS.
Key Entities Referenced
INS Ikshak: The Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL) deployed to the South West Indian Ocean Region for maritime security and cooperation.
MAHASAGAR: An acronym for 'Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions', representing India's vision for maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region.
Seychelles Defence Forces: The national military organization of Seychelles engaging in professional interactions and maritime cooperation with the Indian Navy.
Port Victoria, Seychelles: The central location for the naval port call, community outreach initiatives, and the 50th National Day celebrations.
Ministry of Defence
INS IKSHAK ARRIVES AT PORT VICTORIA,
SEYCHELLES
प्रव तथ: 27 JUN 2026 5:07PM by PIB Delhi
INS Ikshak, Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel Large (SVL), arrived at Port Victoria,
Seychelles, on 26 Jun 2026, as part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean
Region. This visit coincides with the 50th National Day celebrations of Seychelles, underscoring the
enduring maritime partnership and long-standing friendship between India and Seychelles.
During the port call, INS Ikshak will participate in the National Day celebrations and engage in a series of
professional interactions with the Seychelles Defence Forces aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation
and interoperability. The ship will also undertake community outreach initiatives, including medical
camps and the distribution of essential supplies, further strengthening goodwill and people-to-people ties
between the two nations.
As part of the visit, INS Ikshak will be open to visitors, offering an opportunity to experience the Indian
Navy's capabilities and commitment to promoting regional maritime security, safety, and cooperation.
The deployment of INS Ikshak reaffirms India's commitment to strengthening maritime partnerships with
friendly nations and advancing peace, security, and stability in the Indian Ocean Region, in line with the
vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across
Regions).*****
VM/SPS
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