October 27, 2025 10:24 PM
Indian Navy to commission survey vessel ‘Ikshak’ on November 6
The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Ikshak’, the third Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL), at Naval Base Kochi on November 6, in a ceremony to be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff. The commissioning marks another significant milestone in India’s pursuit of maritime self-reliance and technological advancement. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Ov...