The ship has helped in India's studies of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.

[1] The multidisciplinary research vessel was built in Germany in 1983 and delivered in India to the Ministry of Earth Sciences (then Department of Ocean Development).

The vessel is fully automatic diesel-electric and equipped with dynamic positioning.

In addition to the twin-screw propulsion, two fin rudders and one bow thruster give the vessel enhanced manoeuvring ability.

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