INS Nistar, India's First Indigenous Diving Support Ship, Inducted
The Indian Navy has inducted INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), from Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) in Visakhapatnam. This warship, measuring 118 meters and weighing nearly 10,000 tonnes, is equipped with advanced diving equipment capable of deep-sea saturation diving up to 300 meters. With nearly 75% indigenous content, the induction of INS Nistar marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's ongoing efforts towards indigenous construction and self-reliance in defense capabilities.
Key Points
- The Indian Navy has inducted INS Nistar, its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV).
- The ship was constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL) in Visakhapatnam.
- INS Nistar is equipped for deep-sea saturation diving up to 300 meters, enhancing the Navy's underwater capabilities.
- With approximately 75% indigenous content, its induction signifies a major step towards India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Exam Facts
- Ship name: INS Nistar.
- Type: Diving Support Vessel (DSV).
- Builder: Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. (HSL), Visakhapatnam.
- Indigenous content: Nearly 75%.
- Diving depth capability: Up to 300 meters.
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