Consider the following statements about INS Sagardhwani : 1. It is an oceanographic research vessel of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO. 2. Recently it embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries in Ocean Research and Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Statement 1 is correct: INS Sagardhwani is a marine acoustic research ship (oceanographic research vessel) designed and developed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, which is a premier laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It was commissioned in 1994 for extensive oceanographic and acoustic research.

Statement 2 is correct: In October 2023, the vessel embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4. This initiative aligns with the Prime Minister’s vision of 'Safety and Growth for All in the Region' (SAGAR). The mission's primary objective is to establish long-term scientific partnerships and collaborations with Indian Ocean Rim (IOR) countries in the field of Ocean Research and Development. It involves joint research and data collection to address maritime challenges and promote scientific cooperation among regional nations.