Indian Navy to commission indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nipun’ on Aug 31

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : 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, strengthening its deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue capabilities.

Indigenously designed and constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, Nipun marks another step towards enhancing self-reliance in defence shipbuilding and developing specialised platforms for the Indian Navy.

The vessel was delivered to the Navy on July 30, 2026, following an extensive programme of outfitting and trials. It has been specifically designed to support a wide range of diving and underwater operations, including sustained deployment of divers in challenging maritime conditions.

Nipun is equipped with modern diving systems and underwater intervention capabilities, allowing it to serve as an integrated platform for complex operations beneath the surface. Its capabilities will also augment the Navy’s ability to support submarine rescue operations.