Which is the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
delivered to the Indian Navy?

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Which is the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
delivered to the Indian Navy?

Bikash Kumar Nayak · Accepted Answer

The state-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam delivered the second indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), named 'Nipun', to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026.

Predecessor: The first vessel of this specialized class, INS Nistar, was successfully commissioned in July 2025.Key Features: 'Nipun' is an 118-meter-long vessel with a displacement of over 8,560 tonnes. It boasts nearly 75% indigenous content, aligning with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Strategic Significance:The ship serves as a crucial "Mother Ship" for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs), enabling deep-sea saturation diving, submarine rescue operations, and underwater salvage missions.

Bhargav Acharya .V. · Answer

INS NIPUN 
*Type: Diving Support Vessel (DSV).
*Class: Nistar-class (First-of-class is INS Nistar).
* Meaning: "Nipun" translates to "Adept" or "Expert" in Sanskrit.
*Delivery Date: July 30, 2026.
*Shipyard: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam.
*Atmanirbhar Bharat Fact: Features 75% to 80% indigenous content.
*Submarine Rescue: Acts as a mother ship for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs) to locate and rescue sailors from disabled submarines.

Which is the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered to the Indian Navy?

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