INS Sagardhwani

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Recently, the INS Sagardhwani visited Cam Ranh, Vietnam which marked a significant step in India’s scientific cooperation with Vietnam.

About INS Sagardhwani

• It is an oceanographic research vessel which was commissioned in July 1994. 
• The meaning of the name ‘Sagardhwani’ is the sound/ voice of the sea.
• It was designed by Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi.
• It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
• It is equipped with an array of scientific equipment and laboratories for conduct of scientific research in the field of oceanography.
• Objective: The vessel has served as a key platform for marine scientific research, contributing significantly to advancements in marine acoustics and naval oceanography.
• INS Sagardhwani has completed more than 200 scientific missions aimed at developing theoretical models for development of weapons and sensors.
• It works in tandem with scientific organisations and laboratories of DRDO like Naval Science and Technology Laboratory, Defence Research and Development Laboratory.
• It has participated in the Sagar Maitri initiative.
  • Sagar Maitri is a flagship collaborative initiative of the Indian Navy and DRDO, aligned with the Government of India’s vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions (MAHASAGAR)’.
  • The initiative aims to promote closer cooperation in socio-economic aspects and greater scientific interaction, especially in ocean research, among Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) countries.

Source: PIB

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