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'''''ORV Sagar Nidhi''''' is an ice-strengthened multidisciplinary vessel operated by the [[National Institute of Ocean Technology|National Institute of Ocean Technology, India]]. It was constructed at [[Fincantieri]], Italy. The 104 metre long vessel<ref>http://www.niot.res.in/op/vms/vesselmanagement_facilities.php</ref> has fully automatic diesel-electric propulsion equipped with dynamic positioning system, azimuth thrusters, and a winch to hoist 60 tonnes from a depth of 6,000 metres.<ref name=fin-launch>http://www.marinelink.com/news/fincantieri-launches335839.aspx</ref> |
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[[File:ORV_Sagar_Nidhi.JPG|thumb|250|ORV Sagar Nidhi in Antarctic waters]] |
[[File:ORV_Sagar_Nidhi.JPG|thumb|250|ORV Sagar Nidhi in Antarctic waters]] |
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ORV Sagar Nidhi is an ice-strengthened multidisciplinary vessel operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology, India. It was constructed at Fincantieri, Italy. The 104 metre long vessel[1] has fully automatic diesel-electric propulsion equipped with dynamic 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]
ORV Sagar Nidhi will be utilized for deep sea mining, launching of ROV’s, AUV’s, manned/unmanned submersibles and exploration of gas hydrates.
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