INS Sanshodhak arrives at Kochi

INS Sanshodhak, the Indian Navy’s fourth Survey Vessel Large (SVL), arrived in Kochi on Sunday (July 5).

INS Sanshodhak became the second major survey vessel after INS Ikshak to come under the administrative and operational control of the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. The indigenously designed and built ship was commissioned into the Navy on June 21 in Kolkata along with two other naval vessels, a Navy release said.

On arrival in Kochi, the ship was given a ceremonial welcome with a traditional water cannon salute and the presence of a naval band. The families of the ship’s crew members were also present on this occasion.

Equipped with advanced hydrographic and oceanographic survey systems, along with deployed helicopters, INS Sanshodhak offers exceptional operational flexibility. In addition to its primary role as a reconnaissance vessel, it can be deployed for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations or configured as a hospital ship when needed.

Its induction substantially enhances the Indian Navy’s hydrographic survey capability while strengthening India’s shipbuilding program and the country’s strategic reach in the Indian Ocean region, the report said.

Published – 5 Jul 2026 22:06 IST