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India to Commission INS Nistar, Its First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel, on July 18

Boasting over 80% domestic components, the vessel embodies India’s self-reliance drive in defence production.

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Overview

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will formally commission INS Nistar at Visakhapatnam Naval Dockyard on July 18, marking its induction into the Indian Navy.
  • Measuring around 118 metres and displacing up to 10,000 tonnes, INS Nistar can remain at sea for over 60 days and accommodate more than 200 personnel.
  • Equipped for saturation diving to 300 metres, side diving to 75 metres and ROV-coordinated missions at 1,000 metres, the vessel features a 15-tonne subsea crane and dynamic positioning.
  • As a mother ship for a Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle, Nistar will bolster the Eastern Naval Command’s deep-sea rescue and submarine support capabilities.
  • Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited with contributions from 120 MSMEs under the Atma Nirbharta initiative, Nistar is the first of two indigenous DSVs, with INS Nipun next in line.