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- The newly launched vessel, Sagar Manthan, is an indigenous ocean research ship constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.
- It is designed to support India's Deep Ocean Mission by conducting advanced oceanographic and geophysical research in regions including the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean.
- The ship will be equipped to perform deep-sea surveys, atmospheric observations, and the deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles to support scientific and marine resource exploration.
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- Completion of vessel outfitting and testing by early 2028
- Deployment of the vessel for Deep Ocean Mission research activities
- Ongoing development of AUVs and ROVs for use by the vessel
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Srinivasa Kumar Tummala
Earth Sciences secretary
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“This ship will enhance the capabilities of our scientific community to go out and conduct scientific research in the Indian Ocean region and wherever we have an interest in scientific research,”
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…launch event, said the vessel is being built as part of the government's Deep Ocean Mission and will significantly enhance the country's ability to undertake scientific research in the Indian Ocean region and beyond. " This ship will enhance the capabilities of our scientific community to go out and conduct scientific research in the Indian Ocean region and wherever we have an interest in scientific research, " Mr. Tummala said. “The vessel was launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, barely five months after its keel was laid, highlighting the shipyard's ability to achieve construction milestones ahead of schedule,” GRSE…
“It will be a big feather in the research fleet of our ministry and add to the capability of the country,”
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…said. The vessel is also expected to contribute to the government's broader blue economy vision by supporting research relevant to marine resources, shipping, energy, logistics, tourism and other ocean-linked sectors. " It will be a big feather in the research fleet of our ministry and add to the capability of the country, " Mr. Tummala added. Published - September 09, 2026 03:46 pm IST…
PR Hari
GRSE managing director
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“The vessel was launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, barely five months after its keel was laid, highlighting the shipyard's ability to achieve construction milestones ahead of schedule,”
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…"This ship will enhance the capabilities of our scientific community to go out and conduct scientific research in the Indian Ocean region and wherever we have an interest in scientific research," Mr. Tummala said. “ The vessel was launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, barely five months after its keel was laid, highlighting the shipyard's ability to achieve construction milestones ahead of schedule, ” GRSE managing director Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.) said. The 89.5-metre-long and 18.8-metre-wide vessel has a gross tonnage of 5,900 tonnes and will have a speed of 14 knots at 90 per cent maximum continuous rating. Mr.…
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Named India · National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research · Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers · Jitendra Singh · Ministry of Earth Sciences · National Institute of Ocean Technology · PR Hari · Srinivasa Kumar Tummala
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