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The Indian Navy formally inducted INS Ikshak, the third Survey Vessel Large (SVL), into its fleet in a ceremonial event at Naval Base, Kochi. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, with VAdm Sameer Saxena, FOCINC (South), senior naval officers, veterans, GRSE representatives, and distinguished civilians in attendance.

On arrival, the CNS was greeted with a 50-men Guard of Honour, highlighting the occasion’s ceremonial significance.

Commissioning Ceremony Highlights

The commissioning began with Captain Tribhuvan Singh, the ship’s Commanding Officer, reading the Commissioning Warrant. Following this, the Naval ensign and the ship’s commissioning pennant were hoisted a

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