ORV Sagar Nidhi

ORV Sagar Nidhi is an ice-strengthened multidisciplinary vessel operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, India. It was constructed at Fincantieri, Italy. The 104 metre long vessel^[1] has fully automatic diesel-electric propulsion equipped with dynamic positioning system, azimuth thrusters, and a winch to hoist 60 tonnes from a depth of 6,000 metres.^[2]

ORV Sagar Nidhi in Antarctic waters

The vessel is capable of carrying out geo-scientific, meteorological and oceanographic research, and is designed with blue-water capability with ranges of up to 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km) for voyages lasting up to 45 days^[3]. She is expected to support research in the Indian- and Antarctic Oceans.^[4]

ORV Sagar Nidhi will be utilized for deep sea mining, launching of ROV’s, AUV’s, manned/unmanned submersibles and exploration of gas hydrates.

See also

• National Institute of Oceanography, India
• List of research vessels by country

References

1. ^ http://www.niot.res.in/op/vms/vesselmanagement_facilities.php
2. ^ http://www.marinelink.com/news/fincantieri-launches335839.aspx
3. ^ http://yocee.in/2008/08/a-visit-to-a-world-class-research-ship-sagar-nidhi/
4. ^ http://www.niot.res.in/op/vms/vesselmanagement_introduction.php