Sagar Kanya Research Vessel ((free)) -

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For more than 40 years, it has served as a training ground for generations of Indian scientists, hosting hundreds of expeditions that have led to groundbreaking discoveries regarding monsoon patterns, mineral deposits, and marine ecosystems. Technical Capabilities and Onboard Labs Sagar Kanya Research Vessel

April 13, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

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. Have you ever sailed on the Sagar Kanya

After 38 years and (covering >1.5 million nautical miles), Sagar Kanya was formally decommissioned on April 29, 2021 at the Chennai Port. Reasons included: Technical Capabilities and Onboard Labs April 13, 2026