Survey vessel Ikshak to join Navy, will safeguard maritime frontiers

THE Indian Navy is poised to enhance its hydrographic survey capabilities with the commissioning of Ikshak vessel on Thursday. Ikshak, the third vessel of the survey vessel (large) class, will be the first of its kind to be based at the Southern Naval Command in Kerala's Cochin.

- MAYANK SINGH @ New Delhi

The Navy on Wednesday termed the commissioning of Ikshak a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to augment its survey and charting infrastructure. “As a symbol of indigenous strength, technical excellence and maritime stewardship, Ikshak is ready to serve the nation -- charting the unknown and safeguarding India's vast maritime frontiers,” the Navy said in a statement.