Recently, the Indian Navy's oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia, after a successful coordination exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy. This visit reflects the deepening maritime ties between India and Malaysia, as well as reaffirms the shared commitment of both navies to regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and close professional ties.
About INS Sagardhwani
INS Sagardhwani (A74) is a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel of the Indian Navy.
It was built for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The vessel is specifically designed for oceanographic research and military strategic applications.
Key Features and Functions
Oceanographic Research: The ship primarily studies underwater acoustics, the marine environment, and physical, chemical, and biological oceanography.
Strategic Importance: Its data is extremely important for the Indian Navy, as accurate knowledge of ocean temperature, salinity, and the speed of sound helps better operate sonar systems in anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
Indigenous Construction: It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and commissioned into the Navy on 30 July 1994.
About the Sagar Maitri Mission
INS Sagar Dhwani is also known for its Sagar Maitri missions. Under the Government of India's SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region) vision, the ship undertakes missions to enhance scientific cooperation with countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
It aims to share marine data and conduct joint research with countries such as Oman, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
It strengthens India's bilateral relations with neighbouring countries and promotes maritime security.
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