Sagar Manthan Boosts India’s Deep-Ocean Research Capability
On 9th September 2026, India launched the indigenous Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan at the Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), the vessel will strengthen India’s Deep Ocean Mission and marine scientific capabilities.
What is Sagar Manthan?
- The vessel is 89.5 metres long, 18.8 metres wide and has a gross tonnage of about 5,900 tonnes. It is expected to become operational by early 2028.
- Designed as a multidisciplinary research platform, it can undertake scientific operations in both coastal and deep-ocean environments.
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