THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Visakhapatnam, July 9: In a major boost to India’s maritime self-reliance, the Indian Navy has received its first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar.
Delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, the vessel marks a significant leap in the Navy’s deep-sea operational capabilities and is a key milestone under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Equipped with nearly 75 per cent indigenous components, INS Nistar is tailored for specialised underwater missions such as deep-sea saturation diving and submarine rescue.
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It is designed to function as a ‘Mother Ship’ for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV), enabling rescue and evacuation operations in the event of submarine emergencies.
The ship is also outfitted with Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) capable of diver monitoring and salvage operations at depths reaching 1000 metres.
Built in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), the vessel spans 118 metres and has a displacement of around 10,000 tons.
Its advanced diving systems enable operations at depths of up to 300 metres, and it includes a Side Diving Stage for mid-depth missions up to 75 metres.
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The name Nistar, derived from Sanskrit, symbolises ‘liberation’, ‘rescue’, or ‘salvation’, perfectly reflecting the ship’s mission.
With its cutting-edge technology and indigenous design, INS Nistar not only enhances India’s maritime rescue infrastructure but also reinforces the Navy’s drive toward operational independence and indigenous defence production.
