Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nipun Handed Over to the Indian Navy
3 August 2026
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Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nipun Handed Over to the Indian Navy
Introduction
The Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, has recently delivered Nipun, India's second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), to the Indian Navy. A highly specialised deep-sea support ship, Nipun is designed to undertake complex underwater diving, submarine rescue, search-and-rescue, and salvage operations. Its induction significantly strengthens India's underwater operational capability and supports the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.
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DSV Nipun, India's second indigenous diving support vessel, delivered to Indian Navy. Enhances submarine rescue and deep-sea operations capability with 75-80% indigenous content.
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DSV Nipundiving support vesselIndian Navysubmarine rescueHindustan Shipyarddeep-sea operationsunderwater capabilityINS Nistarmaritime securityAatmanirbhar Bharat