Sagar Kanya Research Vessel Site

Beyond geology, the ship serves marine biologists. Through trawling and water sampling, researchers have cataloged deep-sea biodiversity, discovering new species of fish and microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments. This data is vital for managing India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

: Deploys and retrieves critical instruments like OMNI and RAMA buoys, which are essential for predicting ocean-atmosphere variability like the Indian Ocean Dipole. Vessel Specifications Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

The story of the is the story of modern Indian science. From humble beginnings in 1983 to mapping tsunami zones and hunting for climate clues, Sagar Kanya has served as the nation's eye on the deep. Beyond geology, the ship serves marine biologists

For over four decades, the blue waters of the Indian Ocean have held secrets about climate change, marine biodiversity, and geological history. Standing sentinel over these mysteries is a white-hulled giant that has become a national icon of marine science: the . : Deploys and retrieves critical instruments like OMNI

The Sagar Kanya, officially designated as ORV (Oceanographic Research Vessel) Sagar Kanya, stands as a crowning achievement in India’s maritime scientific history. Commissioned in 1983, this versatile research platform has served as the backbone of Indian oceanography for over four decades, helping scientists unlock the mysteries of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.