A view of the Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, ahead of its commissioning into the Indian Navy on Aug 31 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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The Indian Navy is set to commission ‘Nipun’, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on August 31, 2026, adding a specialised platform to its deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.The Indian Navy said that, indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nipun marks another milestone in the Navy’s efforts towards self-reliance in defence shipbuilding. The vessel was delivered to the Navy on July 30 after completing an extensive programme of outfitting and trials.Nipun is a purpose-built platform for a range of diving and underwater operations. Equipped with modern diving systems and underwater intervention capabilities, the vessel will provide sustained support to divers operating in challenging maritime conditions. It will also augment the Navy’s capability to undertake submarine rescue operations.The vessel incorporates modern navigation and platform-management systems, along with precise station-keeping capabilities. It also has specialised facilities for diving, underwater intervention and medical support, allowing it to function as an integrated platform for complex underwater missions.
