The vessel reportedly remains moored in Chennai as of 2025, with proposals to convert it into a floating museum or oceanographic training center —though this is not yet finalized.
According to official details from NCPOR and Wikipedia , the ship is an all-weather, versatile platform designed for long-duration missions: Sagar Kanya Research Vessel
Here is the essay on the Sagar Kanya Research Vessel. The ORV Sagar Kanya stands as a cornerstone in the history of India’s oceanographic research. Commissioned in 1983, this flagship research vessel was built in Germany and acquired by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (formerly the Department of Ocean Development). For over four decades, it has served as a versatile, floating laboratory, enabling scientists to unlock the mysteries of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the wider Indian Ocean. The vessel reportedly remains moored in Chennai as