Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Indian Navy Receives 'Ikshak' Survey Ship
The Indian Navy got a new ship called 'Ikshak' that helps map the ocean.
It's part of a plan to make ships in India.
This ship is special because it has rooms for women to stay in.
The ship was built by a company called GRSE and given to the Navy on August 14th.
'Ikshak' will be used to study the sea and help ships navigate safely.
It has advanced tools for collecting data and is a big step in making India's Navy stronger.
Indian Navy received the indigenous survey ship 'Ikshak'.
Ikshak is the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships.
The ship has accommodation for women officers and sailors.
Ikshak was built by GRSE, Kolkata, and delivered on August 14th.
The ship is equipped for hydrographic surveys and data collection.
- Who
- The Indian Navy received the ship from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE).
- What
- Indian Navy received indigenous survey ship 'Ikshak'.
- When
- Delivered on August 14, before Independence Day.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but built in Kolkata and delivered to the Indian Navy.
- Why
- To enhance the Navy's surveying capabilities and promote self-reliance in defense.
- Ship Name
- Ikshak
- Ship Type
- Survey Vessel (Large)
- Builder
- GRSE, Kolkata
- Indigenous Content
- Over 80%
- Features
- Accommodation for women officers and sailors
Sources
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