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Indian Navy to Commission Survey Vessel INS Sandhayak.

Defence | Dated: 31 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy announced that it will commission the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, INS Sandhayak, at the Naval Dockyard in Vizag. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship is designed for conducting full-scale hydrographic surveys.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The primary role is to survey ports and navigational channels.
  • It replaces the old INS Sandhayak which was decommissioned in 2021.
  • The ship has 80% indigenous content.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Ship: INS Sandhayak.
  • Builder: GRSE.
  • Type: Survey Vessel.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship to be commissioned by the Indian Navy in 2026?

Correct Answer: INS Sandhayak

🚀 Quick Recap:

About GRSE

  • HQ – Kolkata
  • CMD – Cmde P.R. Hari