The is India's premier multidisciplinary research ship, owned by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and operated by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) . Built in Germany and commissioned in 1983, it serves as a versatile "ocean-observing platform" for geoscientific, meteorological, and oceanographic research across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Bay of Bengal. Technical Specifications
According to official records from NCPOR, the vessel is built to the highest class requirements of Lloyd’s Register and the Indian Register of Shipping. Specification 100.34 meters Breadth / Beam 16.39 meters Max Draft 5.6 meters Gross Tonnage Propulsion Fully automatic Diesel-Electric Cruising Speed 8 to 10 knots Endurance 45 days at sea Complement Accommodates up to 91 persons Key Capabilities & Equipment Sagar Kanya Research Vessel
As she cuts through the waves one more time, flying the Indian flag high, the Sagar Kanya proves a simple truth: To conquer the future, sometimes you don't need a rocket ship. You just need a sturdy boat and the courage to ask the sea for its secrets. Specification 100