New Delhi. The Indian Navy has strengthened its operational capability on the sea surface as well as in deep water. 31 August 2026 Indian Navy's second indigenous launch at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nipun was formally commissioned. Commissioning Ceremony Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Held under the chairmanship of.
This second ship of the Nistar-class is not a normal warship. it especially Deep-Sea Diving, Underwater Operations and Submarine Rescue Like it has been prepared to assist the Navy in very challenging operations.
Why is INS Nipun important inside the sea?
Ordinary ships are not sufficient for deep sea operations. Divers there require specialized equipment, long periods of technical support and a safe environment.
INS Nipun has been designed keeping this need in mind. modern in this Diving Systems and Underwater Intervention Facilities Are present. With their help, Navy divers will be able to carry out deep sea inspections, technical work and other special operations.
#Nipun is set to be commissioned into the #IndianNavy today, with the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, presiding over the ceremony.
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Nipun will be useful if there is a crisis in the submarine.
One of the most important roles of this ship Submarine Rescue Operations To help. Submarines operate in great depths of the ocean. Reaching the Marines inside them in an emergency can be extremely complicated.
In such circumstances, Diving Support Vessel plays an important role. INS Nipun will provide additional support to the Navy during submarine rescue operations and provide support to the country. Submarine Rescue Capability Will strengthen.
What does Underwater Intervention mean?
Underwater Intervention means taking special action on any object, equipment or place under the sea. This may include underwater inspections, technical work, equipment checks and other special maritime missions.
INS Nipun has been prepared for such missions. It can be used in situations where normal warships or other ships do not prove sufficient.
Nipun completely indigenous
The biggest feature of INS Nipun is its indigenous manufacturing Is. This Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam Designed and manufactured in India itself.
After the ship completed its necessary outfitting and trials 30 July 2026 Was handed over to the Indian Navy. Now, after about a month, it has been formally included in the naval fleet.
Manufacturing of technically complex platforms like Diving Support Vessel in the country is part of India's growing Shipbuilding Capacity And also shows self-reliance in the defense sector.
After Nistar now Nipun
INS Nipun, Nistar-class Is the second Diving Support Vessel. earlier in the same category INS Nistar Has been inducted into the Indian Navy.
Now with the presence of these two indigenous ships, the Navy will have two specialized platforms available for deep sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue operations.
This capability is considered important in view of India's growing maritime operations. With the expansion of military activities at sea, the need for special underwater operations is also continuously increasing.
Useful not only in war, but also in peace time
INS Nipun will not be used only in war or military emergency. Such ships also play an important role during maritime accidents, underwater emergencies and special rescue operations.
According to the Indian Navy, Nipun Maritime Areas of Interest It has been included with the aim of strengthening the capability of Specialized Diving and Underwater Missions.
Another step towards self-reliant India
INS Nipun's induction into the Navy is not limited to just enhancing operational capability. This is also an important achievement for India's defense shipbuilding capability.
India is now designing and manufacturing large warships and frigates as well as specialized platforms for different military needs. INS Nipun is an important example in this direction.
With its inclusion in the Navy, India Deep-Sea Diving, Underwater Intervention and Submarine Rescue The capabilities will be strengthened and the Indian Navy has another indigenously specialized platform available for complex deep sea operations.