New Delhi, October 27 (UNI) The Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is all set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi on November 6.

The ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, marking the formal induction of the vessel.

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.

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.

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