ORVSagar Nidhi is an ice-strengthened multidisciplinary vessel operated by theNational Institute of Ocean Technology, India. It was constructed atFincantieri, Italy. The 104-metre-long vessel[1] has fully automaticdiesel-electric propulsion equipped withdynamic positioning system,azimuth thrusters, and a winch to hoist 60 tonnes from a depth of 6,000 metres.[2]
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][failed verification]
Sagar Nidhi will be utilized fordeep sea mining, launching ofROV's,AUV's, crewed and uncrewed submersibles, and exploration ofgas hydrates.
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