: Features a helicopter deck with a hangar designed for light helicopters (up to 1,400 kg).

As India pushes forward with ambitious programs like Deep Ocean Mission and Samudrayaan (manned submersible), it is crucial to understand the foundational work laid by this aging but indomitable workhorse. This article delves deep into the design, capabilities, missions, and the enduring legacy of the Sagar Kanya.

Unlike drilling vessels (e.g., Chikyu in Japan) or seismic survey ships (e.g., Orient Explorer ), Sagar Kanya was a general-purpose oceanographic research vessel —designed for sampling, measuring physical/chemical/biological parameters, and deploying instruments.

: Includes a dark room for photographic work, a drawing office, and a library-cum-conference hall. Environmental Support : Onboard freshwater generator (30 /day) and a waste incinerator for solid and liquid waste. Research Missions & Achievements

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