Sagar Kanya Research Vessel
Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Kanya is India’s flagship multidisciplinary research vessel, widely considered a national scientific asset. Commissioned in through an Indo-German collaboration, it is owned by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and operated by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) Vessel Specifications Dimensions : The vessel measures 100.34 metres in length with a breadth of 16.39 metres : It can accommodate up to , including scientists and crew. Performance : It features a fully automatic diesel-electric propulsion system with a cruising speed of 8 to 10 knots and a maximum speed of 14.25 knots : Designed for long-term missions, it has an endurance of and a range of 10,000 nautical miles Manoeuvrability : Equipped with a Dynamic Positioning (DP) system
Technical Specifications
A summary of its capabilities, including its 100.34m length, diesel-electric propulsion, and endurance of 45 days at sea. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) 🛳️ Technical Overview Specification Length Overall Gross Tonnage Scientific Berths ~30 scientists (out of 91 total capacity) Meteorology, Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Biology 🛠️ Onboard Capabilities ORV Sagar Kanya - ncpor 27 Feb 2026 — Sagar Kanya Research Vessel
- Advanced navigation and communication systems
- A well-equipped laboratory for onboard analysis and experimentation
- A moon pool for deploying underwater vehicles and equipment
- A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system
- Acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) and other oceanographic instruments
The Sagar Kanya Research Vessel is a highly advanced research ship, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Some of its key features include: Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Kanya is India’s