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INS Sandhayak Commissioned into Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam.

Defence | Dated: 03 Feb 2026

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Sandhayak (Yard 3025), the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. The ceremony was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The ship will conduct hydrographic surveys of ports, harbours, and navigational channels.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
  • The ship can also perform limited defence roles and disaster relief missions.
  • It has an indigenous content of over 80%.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Ship: INS Sandhayak.
  • Role: Survey Vessel.
  • Commissioned At: Vizag.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in February 2026?

Correct Answer: INS Sandhayak

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Indian Navy

  • Chief – Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi
  • Motto – Sham No Varunah