Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak in Kochi, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed Survey Vessel (Large). Built by GRSE, the ship features advanced hydrographic systems, women’s accommodation, and dual roles for survey and humanitarian missions, showcasing India’s Atmanirbhar defence capability

Kochi: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi commissioned INS Ikshak, the Indian Navy’s third indigenously designed and built Survey Vessel (large) here on Thursday.

Addressing the commissioning event, Tripathi said that INS Ikshak is the Indian Navy’s tenth platform to be commissioned in 2025. He called Iskhak another milestone for the Indian Navy and India’s shipbuilding enterprise.

According to him, the maritime domain is currently undergoing a profound

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