Sagar Manthan: India’s Indigenous Ocean Research Vessel 🌊🇮🇳 | GRSE | Current Affairs 2026

Which indigenous Ocean Research Vessel was launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) to strengthen India’s deep-sea and marine research capabilities? 🌊🇮🇳

The answer is Sagar Manthan, an indigenous Ocean Research Vessel launched by GRSE in Kolkata on 9 September 2026. The vessel is being built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and is part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission.

Sagar Manthan is designed to support advanced oceanographic and geophysical research, including deep-sea surveys, multibeam surveys, seismic studies, water and seabed sampling, ocean-current measurements and atmospheric observations. It will be capable of conducting research in waters up to 6 km deep and will also support the deployment and recovery of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

The launch of this vessel is an important development for India’s indigenous shipbuilding, marine science and deep-ocean exploration capabilities. The vessel is expected to be ready for operational use by early 2028.

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Can you identify the name of this important indigenous Ocean Research Vessel before revealing the answer? 🧠🔥

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• Sagar Manthan
• Ocean Research Vessel
• GRSE
• Deep Ocean Mission
• NCPOR
• Deep-Sea Exploration
• Marine Research
• Indigenous Shipbuilding
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