India Launches Indigenous Ocean Research Vessel Sagar Manthan
On September 9, 2026, India launched the Ocean Research Vessel (ORV Sagar Manthan) at Rishi Bankim Shipyard in Kolkata, marking a pivotal moment in maritime technology. Inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, this state-of-the-art vessel represents India’s commitment to self-reliance in oceanographic research, set to replace the aging ORV Sagar Kanya.