INS Sandhayak makes maiden visit to Singapore's Changi Naval Base
INS Sandhayak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Survey Vessel Large, entered Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 9 August 2025, Singapore's National Day, for a three-day maiden visit.
Summary
INS Sandhayak, the first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL) of the Indian Navy, entered Singapore on 9 August 2025, the country's National Day, for a three-day visit to Changi Naval Base. This was the ship's maiden visit to Singapore and aimed at technical and professional exchanges and sustained hydrographic support engagements with Singapore's maritime agencies. The ship was commissioned in February 2024.
Key facts
- Ship
- INS Sandhayak, first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL)
- Arrival
- 9 Aug 2025, Singapore's National Day
- Port
- Changi Naval Base
- Duration
- Three days; maiden visit to Singapore
- Focus
- Hydrographic cooperation
- Commissioned
- February 2024
Practice MCQs 1 questions
INS Sandhayak, which made its maiden visit to Singapore in August 2025, belongs to which class of vessel?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Survey Vessel Large
INS Sandhayak is the Indian Navy's first indigenous Survey Vessel Large (SVL), with hydrography capability.