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{{Short description|Hydrographic survey ship}}
{{italic title|string=Sanshodhak}}{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox ship
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| image = Launch of Sanshodhak, 4th ship of Survey Vessels Large series.jpg
| image_caption = ''Sanshodhak'' being launched into the water
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|section2={{Infobox ship/career
| hide_header =
| country = India
| flag = {{shipboxflag|India|naval}}
| name = Sanshodhak
| namesake =
| ordered = 30 October 2018<ref name="sandhayak-class_order" />
| builder = [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers]]
| laid_down = 17 June 2022<ref name=":3" />
| launched = 13 June 2023<ref name="PIB-080623" />
| completed =
| acquired = 30 March 2026<ref name=":52" />
| commissioned =
| decommissioned =
| in_service =
| out_of_service =
| struck =
| reinstated =
| yard_number = 3028
| identification = [[Pennant number]]: J24
| motto =
| fate =
| status = Delivered
| badge =
}}

|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics
| hide_header =
| header_caption =
| class = {{sclass|Sandhayak|survey vessel|||2023}}
| displacement = {{convert|3300|t|LT|lk=on|0}}
| length = {{convert|110|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| beam =
| draft =
| propulsion =
| speed = {{convert|18|kn|lk=in}}
| boats = *Survey Motor Boats (SMBs)
*Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs)
| range = *{{convert|6500|nmi|abbr=on|lk=in}} at {{convert|14|kn}} to {{convert|16|kn}}
| complement = 231
| armament = [[CRN 91 Naval Gun|CRN 91]] naval gun
| sensors = *Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
*Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs)
*Multi Beam Echo Sounders
| aircraft = 1 × [[HAL Dhruv]]
| aircraft_facilities = [[Helipad]]
| notes =
}}
}}
'''INS ''Sanshodhak''''' is the fourth and final ship of {{sclass|Sandhayak|survey vessel|4||2023}} of survey ships. It is a [[hydrographic survey|hydrographic survey ship]] built by [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers]] (GRSE) for the [[Indian Navy]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-03-30 |title=3 ships - Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray - handed over to Navy on Monday |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/3-ships-dunagiri-sanshodhak-and-agray-handed-over-to-navy-on-monday/article70803679.ece |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>

== Design ==
The ships have a displacement of {{convert|3300|t|LT|0}} and a length of {{Convert|110|m|ftin}}. They have a cruising speed of {{Convert|16|knot|lk=in}} with a maximum speed of {{Convert|18|knot}} and an operating range of {{Convert|6500|nmi|lk=in}} at a speed of {{Convert|14|to|16|knot}}. The ships have a complement of 231 and are equipped with [[Hydrography|hydrographic]] sensor equipment and a [[hangar]] which can accommodate one advanced light helicopter. In the secondary role, the ships can be fitted with a [[CRN 91 Naval Gun|CRN 91]] naval gun. In addition, the vessels will follow MARPOL ([[marine pollution]]) Standards of the [[International Maritime Organization|International Maritime Organisation]] and will be built per Classification Society Rules and Naval Ship Regulations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/301018/grse-bags-over-rs-2000-crore-contract-to-build-4-large-survey-vessels.html|title=GRSE bags over Rs 2,000 crore contract to build 4 large survey vessels for Navy|date=2018-10-30|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2018-11-26|language=en}}</ref>

The primary role of the vessels would be to conduct coastal and deep-water hydro-graphic survey of ports, navigational channels, Exclusive Economic Zones and collection of oceanographic data for defence. Their secondary role would be to perform search & rescue, ocean research and function as hospital ships for casualties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=184472|title=MOD signs contract with GRSE for supply of four survey vessels for Indian Navy|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/84181/indian-mod-orders-four-survey-ships-from-grse|title=Indian MoD orders four survey ships from GRSE {{!}} Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/grse-to-build-four-survey-vehicles-for-indian-navy-contract-inked/articleshow/66431579.cms|title=GRSE to build four survey vehicles for Indian Navy, contract inked|date=2018-10-30|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/imps-news/grse-supply-survey-vessels-indian-navy/|title=GRSE to supply vessels to Indian Navy - NWI - Naval Warfare - Shephard Media|website=www.shephardmedia.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref>

== Construction ==
The class of the survey vessel were ordered on 30 October 2018 by the [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] to the [[GRSE]] for its design, construction and delivery to the [[Indian Navy]].<ref name="sandhayak-class_order">{{Cite press release |title=MOD signs contract with GRSE for supply of four survey vessels for Indian Navy |date=2018-10-30 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]] |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2146022 |access-date=2025-07-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250719120053/https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1551240 |archive-date=2025-07-19}}</ref> The keel of the ship was laid on 17 June 2022<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Keel laying ceremony of fourth ship of SVL and Second and third ships of ASW SWC |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1834832 |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> and launched on 13 June 2023.<ref name="PIB-080623">{{Cite press release |title=LAUNCH OF 'SANSHODHAK', FOURTH SHIP OF SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) PROJECT AT M/s L&T, KATTUPALLI ON 13 JUN 23 |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1932038 |access-date=2023-06-13 |work=[[Press Information Bureau]]}}</ref> Following contractor trials and validation, she was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026 along with {{INS|Dunagiri|2022|6}} and {{INS|Agray|2024|6}}.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":52">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2026-03-30 |title=Navy gets three indigenous warships from GRSE, boost to self-reliance push |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-navy-commissions-three-new-ships-dunagiri-sanshodhak-agray-enhancing-combat-capabilities-2889299-2026-03-30 |access-date=2026-03-31 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of active Indian Navy ships]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sanshodhak (2023)}}
[[Category:Ships built in Kolkata]]
[[Category:2023 ships]]
[[Category:Auxiliary ships of the Indian Navy]]

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