India has launched ORV Sagar Manthan, a new ocean research vessel designed to study the deep sea, climate systems, marine resources and extreme ocean environments.
What happened
- The vessel was launched in Kolkata and is being built by GRSE for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.
- It is part of the Deep Ocean Mission and is estimated to cost about ₹840 crore.
- The ship will carry advanced systems for multibeam surveys, seismic profiling, atmospheric observation and deployment of underwater vehicles.
Why people are paying attention
Ocean data is becoming strategically important for climate prediction, tsunami science, resource exploration and maritime capability. A domestically built research platform also reduces dependence on imported vessels.
What to watch next
After launch, the ship still has superstructure work, system integration and sea trials ahead, with commissioning targeted for 2028.
Bottom line
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Source: PIB / Ministry of Earth Sciences
