Sagar Kanya Research Vessel — [work]

Sagar Kanya is not just a ship; it is a floating research complex. It is equipped with 13 sophisticated, air-conditioned laboratories designed for a wide range of scientific disciplines, including physical and chemical oceanography, meteorology, marine geology, geophysics, and marine biology. The key facilities include:

Built in Germany and delivered in 1983 to the then Department of Ocean Development, the vessel was a product of Indo-German collaboration. Its launch on September 4, 1982, marked the beginning of a new era in India's marine exploration capabilities. The ship was commissioned to support multi-disciplinary oceanography, allowing scientists to study ocean life, the ocean floor, and the interaction between the sea and the atmosphere. Technical Specifications and Capabilities Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

: Owned by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) , the ship has hosted thousands of scientists across disciplines—meteorology, marine biology, geology, and physical oceanography. It can sustain missions of up to 45 days at sea, covering roughly 10,000 nautical miles in a single stretch. Sagar Kanya is not just a ship; it

This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. Its launch on September 4, 1982, marked the