- Geological Survey of India (GSI) has procured an Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) named R.V. Samudra Ratnakar.
- R.V. Samudra Ratnakar is a multi-disciplinary research vessel with state-of-the-art equipments for undertaking sea bed geological, geophysical and geochemical mapping and exploration of offshore mineral resources within Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India and beyond.
- The data generated will create a national database in field of geological oceanography and offshore mineral resources.
- The research vessel is fitted with modern multi-channel seismic system which records bottom simulating reflections, which is one of the manifestations of occurrence of gas hydrate below the sea bed. Further, seabed surface manifestation of gas hydrate like pock marks, cold seep etc. can be identified by the use of synthetic aperture sonar, remotely operated vehicle etc. installed on board in this vessel.
Research vessel
- A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea. Research vessels carry out a number of roles.
- Some of these roles can be combined into a single vessel, others require a dedicated vessel. Due to the demanding nature of the work, research vessels are often constructed around an icebreaker hull, allowing them to operate in polar waters.
- Some other notable early research vessels were HMS Beagle, RV Calypso, HMS Challenger, USFC Albatross, and the Endurance and Terra Nova.
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