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The National Institute of Ocean Technology successfully concluded the shallow-water sea trials of MATSYA 6000, India’s manned submersible under the Deep Ocean Mission. Designed to carry three personnel to a depth of 6,000 meters, the titanium-alloy sphere will explore polymetallic nodules containing cobalt, nickel, and manganese. This mission elevates India into the elite club of nations possessing deep-sea human exploration capabilities, critical for future blue economy initiatives.
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