Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) ceremonially launched the third of four large survey vessels named "Ikshak" for the Indian Navy on November 26, 2022, at Kattupalli, Chennai.

Ikshak, the third of the four Survey Vessels (Large) (SVL) Project, being built by GRSE/L&T for the Indian Navy was launched on 26 Nov 22 at Kattupalli, Chennai.

• It made her first contact with water of Bay of Bengal at 1040 hrs at the Launch Ceremony graced by the VAdm MA Hampiholi, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command.
• The ship has been named ‘Ikshak’ which means ‘Guide’. The ship has been named to signify the contribution of the Survey ships towards facilitating safe passage for Mariners at Sea.