Indian Navy launches new survey vessel ‘Ikshak’

The Indian Navy launched the 3rd of the four survey vessels (Large) project ‘Ikshak‘, which is being built by GRSE/L&T and was launched at Kattupalli, Chennai. The ship has been named ‘Ikshak’ which means ‘Guide’ to signify the contribution of the Survey ships towards facilitating safe passage for Mariners at Sea.

• On 30th October 2018, MoD and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) signed an MoU for building four SVL ships for a total cost of Rs 2435 Crores.
• The first of class ship ‘Sandhayak’ was launched on 5 December 2021.
• SVL ships will take place of the existing Sandhayak Class survey ships with new generation hydrographic equipment to collect oceanographic data.

Survey Vessel (Large) ships

• The Survey Vessel (Large) ships are 110 meters long, and 16 meters wide with a deep displacement of 3400 tons and a complement of 231 personnel.
• The ship has two Main Engines in twin shaft configuration and is designed with a cruise speed of 14 knots and a maximum speed of 18 knots.
• The hull of these ships has been made from indigenously developed DMR 249-A steel manufactured by the Steel Authority of India Limited.
• The ships will help in collecting oceanographic and geophysical data for defence as well as civil applications.
• The ships will also offer Hospital ships during emergencies.

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