Research Vessel [exclusive] | Sagar Kanya

One of the key features of Sagar Kanya is its advanced propulsion and maneuvering system. The ship is a fully automatic diesel-electric vessel with a twin-screw propulsion system, powered by two 1,230 kW electric motors that deliver a maximum speed of about 14.25 knots. To maintain precise positioning, a critical requirement for many oceanographic operations, the vessel underwent a major upgrade in 2005. This retrofit included the installation of a state-of-the-art Dynamic Positioning (DP) system from Konsberg Norway. The vessel was also fitted with a powerful retractable 1,000 kW azimuth thruster from Brunvoll. This combination, along with its two fin rudders and a bow thruster, allows the ship to hold a fixed position over a specific site, even in challenging sea conditions, enabling scientists to take undisturbed measurements.

Sagar Kanya frequently assists in monitoring ocean health, including identifying oil slicks and monitoring climate-related meteorological data. Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. For over four decades, it has served as a floating laboratory, playing a pivotal role in unraveling the mysteries of the Indian Ocean. Technical Capabilities One of the key features of Sagar Kanya

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Monitoring monsoon energetics and weather patterns through synchronized coastal stations. Sagar Kanya frequently assists in monitoring ocean health,

. It has trained generations of Indian oceanographers and remains a symbol of the nation’s maritime prowess. While newer vessels have joined the fleet, Sagar Kanya continues to be a workhorse, bridging the gap between coastal observations and deep-sea discoveries.