INS Ikshak | आईएनएस इक्षक
Why in News? | चर्चा में क्यों?
The Indian Navy's indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi.
Indian Navy का indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, Naval Base Kochi में commissioned किया जाना है।
Meaning of Ikshak | इक्षक का अर्थ
The name 'Ikshak', meaning 'The Guide', reflects the vessel's role in charting unexplored waters and supporting safe navigation for mariners.
'Ikshak' का अर्थ 'The Guide' है। इसका नाम unexplored waters की charting और mariners के लिए safe navigation सुनिश्चित करने की भूमिका को दर्शाता है।
Builder | निर्माता
The vessel has been constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited in Kolkata.
इस vessel का निर्माण Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited, Kolkata द्वारा किया गया है।
Indigenous Content | स्वदेशी सामग्री
INS Ikshak has more than 80% indigenous content, strengthening India's efforts towards self-reliance in defence shipbuilding.
INS Ikshak में 80% से अधिक indigenous content है, जो defence shipbuilding में भारत की self-reliance को मजबूत करता है।
Dimensions | आयाम
- Length: approximately 110 metres / लंबाई: लगभग 110 metres
- Width: approximately 16 metres / चौड़ाई: लगभग 16 metres
- Deep displacement: about 3,400 tonnes / deep displacement: लगभग 3,400 tonnes
Propulsion and Speed | प्रणोदन और गति
The vessel uses two main engines in a twin-shaft configuration. It is designed for a cruising speed of about 14 knots and a maximum speed of around 18 knots.
vessel में twin-shaft configuration में two main engines हैं। इसकी cruising speed लगभग 14 knots और maximum speed लगभग 18 knots है।
Primary Role | मुख्य भूमिका
Its primary mission is hydrographic surveying and charting of maritime areas.
इसका primary mission maritime areas की hydrographic surveying और charting है।
Humanitarian Role | मानवीय भूमिका
Ikshak has dual-role capability and can function as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief platform and as a hospital ship during emergencies.
Ikshak में dual-role capability है और emergencies के दौरान यह Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief platform तथा hospital ship के रूप में कार्य कर सकता है।
Special Feature | विशेष विशेषता
Ikshak is the first vessel in its Survey Vessel (Large) class to provide dedicated accommodation for women officers and sailors.
Ikshak Survey Vessel (Large) class का पहला vessel है जिसमें women officers और sailors के लिए dedicated accommodation की व्यवस्था है।
About GRSE | GRSE के बारे में
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers is a major Indian defence shipyard headquartered in Kolkata.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers भारत का प्रमुख defence shipyard है जिसका headquarters Kolkata में है।