Sagar Kanya Research Vessel -

Studying water mass structures, salinity, and temperature.

Beyond its scientific achievements, Sagar Kanya has played a crucial role in human resource development. It has served as a training ground for generations of Indian oceanographers, marine biologists, and engineers. The hands-on experience gained by scientists on this vessel has helped India build a robust workforce capable of tackling modern marine challenges. Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

The is India's flagship multidisciplinary research ship, playing a pivotal role in the nation’s deep-sea exploration and marine science for over four decades. Managed by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) , it serves the Ministry of Earth Sciences by conducting extensive studies across the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and Arabian Sea. Historical Background Studying water mass structures, salinity, and temperature

: Used for extracting seabed samples to study geological formations. The hands-on experience gained by scientists on this