New Delhi, 25 August 2026: The Indian Navy will commission the second Nishaar-class diving support vessel (DSV) 'Nipun' at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on August 31, 2026. The induction of this special ship will significantly enhance the Navy's deep sea diving and underwater support capabilities and will open a new chapter in the ship's journey from construction to operational service.
Indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, 'Nipun' is an important milestone in India's defense sector achieving self-reliance in shipbuilding. After completion of the process of equipping with various equipment and facilities as well as extensive trials, the ship was handed over to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026.
Nipun is a purpose-built platform designed to support a broad spectrum of diving and underwater operations. The ship is equipped with modern diving systems and underwater intervention capabilities to provide continuous support to divers operating in demanding conditions at sea. It will also increase the Indian Navy's ability to support submarine rescue operations.
The ship has modern systems for navigation, platform management and precise station keeping, complemented by specialized facilities for diving, underwater intervention and medical support. These capabilities enable Adept to serve as an integrated platform for complex operations below the surface.
The subsequent commissioning of Nipun will further strengthen the Indian Navy's capability to undertake specialized diving and underwater missions in areas of maritime interest to India. The induction of this indigenously built platform also reflects the growing capability of the country's shipbuilding ecosystem to provide technologically advanced and specialized ships in support of the operational requirements of the Navy.