Shipwright School, a premier technical establishment and alma mater for Naval Architect Officers, Shipwright Officers and Shipwright Sailors of the Indian Navy, has been commissioned as Indian Naval Ship "Vishwakarma" by Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of the Naval Staff, at a formal ceremony held today at Visakhapatnam.<br/><br/>Vice-Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, Vice-Admiral Sunil Lamba, Flag Officer-Commanding-in-Chief and Southern Naval Command wereamong those present on the occasion.<br/><br/>The event commenced with an impressive parade which was reviewed by the Chief of Naval Staff.<br/><br/>Thereafter, Commodore Ajay Ghule, Commanding Officer (Designate) read out the Commissioning Warrant. <br/><br/>This was followed by hoisting of the Naval Ensign and playing of the National Anthem, in accordance with the time honoured customs and traditions of the Indian Navy.<br/><br/>In his address, Admiral Dhowan, emphasised that the commissioning of INS Vishwakarma, would enhance the Navy's in-house design and maintenance capabilities.<br/><br/>This would go a long way transforming the Indian Navy to a designer's and builder's Navy in keeping with the "Make in India" vision. He also highlighted Navy's commitment and resolve for Make in India.<br/><br/>He stated that today, the Indian Navy has technologically advanced warships, which have been designed in-house by the Navy's own Warship Design Organisation and constructed by several Indian shipyards.<br/><br/>The Admiral also exhorted the officers and sailors, who would be passing-out from the portals of INS Vishwakarma to strive for excellence in their professional fields and take the Navy to even greater heights.