Sagar Kanya Research Vessel !!exclusive!! Access

A ship’s life is measured in the waves she conquers. While the Sagar Kanya has served valiantly, time eventually takes its toll on machinery. In recent years, she has been officially decommissioned, marking the end of a glorious era.

Following the catastrophic Boxing Day Tsunami (2004), Sagar Kanya was immediately redeployed to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Scientists on board conducted bathymetric surveys to identify underwater landslides that triggered secondary waves. This mission led to the establishment of India’s own tsunami early warning system at INCOIS, Hyderabad. Sagar Kanya Research Vessel