Sagar Kanya Research Vessel 'link' [ 480p ]

According to official details from NCPOR and Wikipedia , the ship is an all-weather, versatile platform designed for long-duration missions:

: Houses approximately 7 to 8 high-tech laboratories that support nearly 30 scientists simultaneously. Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

While Sagar Kanya remains operational, the harsh marine environment takes a toll. Over the years, the ship has undergone several major refits to upgrade its engines, navigation systems, and scientific suites. According to official details from NCPOR and Wikipedia

For nearly three decades, Sagar Kanya was India’s only dedicated deep-sea research vessel. However, by the 2010s, the vessel began showing its age. Maintenance costs rose, fuel efficiency dropped, and modern instrumentation required more stable platforms and higher power outputs. For nearly three decades, Sagar Kanya was India’s

The (Oceanographic Research Vessel) is a flagship multidisciplinary research vessel owned by India's National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) . Launched in 1983 through an Indo-German collaboration, it has served as a primary platform for exploring the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean for over four decades. Key Technical Specifications

| Parameter | Details | |-----------|---------| | | 99.7 m (327 ft) | | Breadth | 17.5 m (57.4 ft) | | Draft | 5.9 m (19.4 ft) | | Gross Tonnage | ~3,750 GT | | Displacement | ~4,250 tonnes | | Cruising Speed | 12 knots | | Maximum Speed | 15 knots | | Range | 10,000 nautical miles (≈ 18,500 km) | | Endurance | 45–50 days at sea | | Crew + Scientists | 40 crew + up to 35 scientists | | Propulsion | Diesel-electric (2 main engines, 2 shafts) | | Dynamic Positioning | DP-1 (basic station-keeping) |

: Equipped to study marine geology, geophysics, and chemical oceanography, including identifying hydrothermal plumes and mapping the seabed.