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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Navy adds Ikshak, a state-of-the-art warship for surveys and coastal missions
The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivered to the Indian navy yet another warship, 'Ikshak', on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The delivery underscored once again the shipyard's ability to build and deliver advanced warships.'Ikshak' – the name stands for 'Guide' – is the third in a series of four Survey Vessels (Large) being built by the GRSE. The second ship of this class, INS Nirdeshak, was delivered on October 8, 2024, while the first one, INS Sandhayak, was handed over to the Navy on December 4, delivery comes less than a month after the GRSE handed over 'Himgiri', an advanced guided missile frigate, to the Navy. Incidentally, the Sandhayak-class of Survey Vessels (Large), or SVLs, including the Ikshak, are also the largest platforms of their kind to be built in India and operated by the Ikshak is the 802nd ship and the 113th warship to be built by GRSE. Furthermore, it is the 75th warship to be delivered to the navy. No other shipyard in India has achieved this relationship between GRSE and the Indian navy goes back 64 years to 1961 when the shipyard delivered the first indigenous warship, INS Ajay. Since then, 74 more warships have been added to the list, helping the Navy advance from a 'buyer' to a 'builder'. This is in keeping with the government's Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) 110-metre-long Ikshak will join INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak after being commissioned and will keep the Navy supplied with vital survey data which is crucial for operational purposes. The maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used for commercial advanced equipment on board, the SVLs of this class are capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port and harbour approaches as well as determining navigational channels and routes. In addition, these SVLs can undertake surveys of maritime limits and collect oceanographic and geographical data for defence applications, adding muscle to India's maritime ships can each carry a helicopter, participate in low-intensity combat and function as hospital ships, making them perfect for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) by two marine diesel engines combined with fixed-pitch propellers and fitted with bow and stern thrusters to help the ships manoeuvre at low speeds during surveys, they are ideally suited to carrying out their designated operations. Fully designed by GRSE to meet the requirements of the Indian Navy, Ikshak was built using 'Integrated Construction' technology. This was in compliance with applicable provisions and regulations of the Classification Society (IRS).advertisementThis prestigious warship was accepted on behalf of the Indian Navy by Commodore Arvind is now building 14 more warships for the Navy, including two P17A advanced guided missile frigates, one SVL, seven anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts and four next-generation offshore patrol vessels.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Independence Day 2025
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Indian Navy gets third survey vessel Ikshak
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, 102nd ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata and overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata) was delivered to the Indian Navy on Thursday, Ministry of Defence said on Thursday. The first ship of the class, INS Sandhayak, was commissioned on February 3, 2024 and the second ship, INS Nirdeshak, on December 18, 2024. The contract for four Survey Vessels (Large) was signed on 30 October SVL ships are designed and built as per the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The ship aims at full-scale coastal and deep-water Hydrographic survey of Port/Harbour approaches and determination of navigational channels/routes. The ship will also collect oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications. With a displacement of about 3400 tons and an overall length of 110 meters, Ikshak is fitted with state-of-the-art hydrographic equipment such as Data Acquisition and Processing System, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, Remotely Operated Vehicle, DGPS Long range positioning systems, Digital side scan sonar, etc. Powered by two diesel engines, the ship can achieve speeds in excess of 18 keel of the ship was laid on 06 Aug 21, and the ship was launched on 26 Nov 22. The ship has undergone a comprehensive schedule of trials in harbour and at sea prior to its has an indigenous content of over 80% by cost. The delivery of Ikshak is a reassurance of the impetus of the Government of India and the Indian Navy towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. The delivery of Ikshak is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of a large number of stakeholders, MSMEs and the Indian Industry in enhancing the maritime prowess of the nation in the Indian Ocean Region. Further, Ikshak is the first SVL Ship to be delivered with accommodation for women officers and sailors. (ANI)
News18
3 days ago
- Science
- News18
Third large survey vessel Ikshak delivered to Indian Navy
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) 'Ikshak', the third of the four survey vessel (large) ships steered by the Warship Design Bureau, was delivered to the Indian Navy on Thursday, officials said. The first ship of the class, INS Sandhayak was commissioned in February 2024 and the second ship, INS Nirdeshak, in December 2024. The contract for four survey vessel (large) or SVL ships was signed in October 2018. 'Ikshak' is the first SVL ship to be delivered with accommodation for women officers and sailors, officials said. 'The ship aims at full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port or harbour approaches and determination of navigational channels or routes," the defence ministry said in a statement. The ship will also collect oceanographic and geophysical data for defence and civil applications. 'Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, 102nd ship steered by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau, built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and overseen by Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata) was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 14," the defence ministry said. The SVL ships are designed and built as per classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. 'With a displacement of about 3,400 tonnes and overall length of 110 m, 'Ikshak' is fitted with state-of-the art hydrographic equipment such as data acquisition and processing system, autonomous underwater vehicle, remotely operated vehicle, DGPS long-range positioning systems, digital side scan sonar, etc. DGPS stands for differential GPS. Powered by two diesel engines, the ship can achieve speeds in excess of 18 knots, the statement said. 'The keel of the ship was laid on August 6, 2021, and the ship was launched on November 26, 2022. The ship has undergone a comprehensive schedule of trails in harbour and at sea prior its delivery," the ministry said. 'Ikshak' has an indigenous content of over 80 per cent by cost, the ministry said. The delivery of 'Ikshak' is a reassurance on the impetus of the government and the Indian Navy towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', the statement said. The delivery is a tribute to the collaborative efforts of a large number of stakeholders, MSMEs and Indian industry in enhancing the maritime prowess of the nation in the Indian Ocean Region, it added. INS Sandhayak, equipped with state-of-the-art hydrography capability, recently visited Singapore on the occasion of its National Day. PTI KND ARI view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 22:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
GRSE delivers survey vessel 'Ikshak' to Indian Navy
Synopsis Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivered 'Ikshak', the third of four large survey vessels, to the Indian Navy in Kolkata. These Sandhayak-class vessels, the largest built in India, provide crucial survey data for naval operations and commercial shipping. Equipped with advanced technology, they enhance India's maritime capabilities through hydrographic surveys and oceanographic data collection. Survey vessel 'Ikshak' Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday delivered survey vessel 'Ikshak' to the Indian Navy in Kolkata, a statement said.'Ikshak', meaning guide, is the third in a series of four large survey vessels being built by GRSE, it said. The Sandhayak-class of survey vessels or SVLs are the largest such platforms built in India and operated by the Navy, the statement second ship of this class, INS Nirdeshak, was delivered on October 8, 2024, while the first one, INS Sandhayak, was handed over to the Navy on December 4, 2023, it said. — OfficialGRSE (@OfficialGRSE) These ships help keep the Navy supplied with vital survey data crucial for operational purposes, it said, adding that the maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used by commercial ships."With advanced equipment on board, the SVLs of this class are capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port and harbour approaches as well as the determination of navigation channels and routes," the statement said."In addition, these Sandhayak-class SVLs can undertake surveys of maritime limits and collect oceanographic and geographical data for defence applications, adding muscle to India's maritime capabilities," it GRSE emphasised that these ships can each carry a helicopter, participate in low-intensity combat and function as hospital ships.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
GRSE delivers survey vessel Ikshak to Indian Navy
Last Updated: Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday delivered survey vessel 'Ikshak' to the Indian Navy in Kolkata, a statement said. 'Ikshak', meaning guide, is the third in a series of four large survey vessels being built by GRSE, it said. The Sandhayak-class of survey vessels or SVLs are the largest such platforms built in India and operated by the Navy, the statement said. The second ship of this class, INS Nirdeshak, was delivered on October 8, 2024, while the first one, INS Sandhayak, was handed over to the Navy on December 4, 2023, it said. These ships help keep the Navy supplied with vital survey data crucial for operational purposes, it said, adding that the maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used by commercial ships. 'With advanced equipment on board, the SVLs of this class are capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port and harbour approaches as well as the determination of navigation channels and routes," the statement said. 'In addition, these Sandhayak-class SVLs can undertake surveys of maritime limits and collect oceanographic and geographical data for defence applications, adding muscle to India's maritime capabilities," it said. The GRSE emphasised that these ships can each carry a helicopter, participate in low-intensity combat and function as hospital ships. PTI AMR SOM (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 17:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
