Why in the news
The research ship set out from Kochi on the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative.
About Sagar Maitri
| Point | Detail |
|---|
| Vision | Follows the MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) |
MAITRI framework
- Stands for Marine & Allied Interdisciplinary Training and Research Initiative.
- The science arm behind lasting ocean research partnerships.
SM-5 participants
- Eight countries took part: Oman, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar.
About INS Sagardhwani
| Feature | Detail |
|---|
| Type | Marine Acoustic Research Ship (MARS) |
| Owner and design | DRDO-NPOL; operated by the Indian Navy |
| Commissioned | July 1994 |
| Heritage | Follows the track of INS Kistna from the 1962-65 International Indian Ocean Expedition |
Exam angle
- Flag-off port: Kochi.
- Ship type: MARS.