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India’s First Polar Research Vessel

India’s First Polar Research Vessel Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Norway’s Kongsberg Oslo have signed a MoU for marking India’s first indigenous Polar Research Vessel (PRV). The vessel will be constructed in Kolkata under the guidance and design expertise of Kongsberg and the shipbuilding capabilities of GRSE. Key Details of the Polar Research Vessel Aspect Details Project Partners GRSE and Norway’s Kongsberg Oslo. Construction Site The vessel will be built in Kolkata. Technical Support Kongsberg will provide design and technical guidance, while GRSE will contribute shipbuilding capabilities. Scientific Role The vessel will serve the National Centre for Polar…

24 April, 2026 Ocean Research

Maitri II: India’s Upcoming Antarctic Research Station

Maitri II: India’s Upcoming Antarctic Research Station The Finance Ministry recently approved the establishment of Maitri II, India’s newest Antarctic research base, to be constructed in eastern Antarctica with a financial outlay of Rs. 2,000 crore over seven years. The Goa-based National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), functioning under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), will oversee the mission. Key Details of Maitri II Aspect Details Project Approval Approved by the Finance Ministry with an outlay of Rs. 2,000 crore over seven years. Location The research base will be constructed in eastern Antarctica. Nodal Institution The mission will…

24 April, 2026 Ocean Research

Wet Tests of Matsya-6000

Wet Tests of Matsya-6000 In February 2025, India successfully conducted wet tests of Matsya-6000, the country’s first manned deep-sea submersible, marking a major milestone under the Samudrayaan mission for deep-sea mineral exploration. The tests were aimed at ensuring system reliability before its 6,000-metre deep-sea mission in 2026. Human support and safety systems were assessed, ensuring 12-hour endurance under normal conditions and 96 hours in emergency scenarios. FEATURES OF MATSYA-6000 Feature Details Mission Part of India’s Samudrayaan Project under the Deep Ocean Mission. Design & Development Developed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth…

24 April, 2026 Ocean Research

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