What is SagarNidhi in the News?

● SagarNidhi is an Ocean Research Vessel(ORV).It was commissioned in 2008 for the country's marine research programme.

● The vessel is operated by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT).

● Purpose: The vessel is capable of carrying out geo-scientific, meteorological and oceanographic research, and is also designed to carry out search and rescue operations.

● Significance: It is the first Indian flagged research ship that reached the 66°S latitude [Antarctic waters].