The Indian Navy received 'Nipun', the second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on July 30, 2026. The vessel strengthens India's deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and underwater repair capabilities. INS Nipun can support saturation diving operations at depths up to 300 metres. This supports India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat in naval shipbuilding.
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Indian Navy Inducts INS Nipun — Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam
Key Points
- The Indian Navy received 'Nipun', the second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on July 30, 2026
- The vessel strengthens India's deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and underwater repair capabilities
- INS Nipun can support saturation diving operations at depths up to 300 metres
- This supports India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat in naval shipbuilding
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• INS Nipun: 2nd Indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV); built by HSL, Visakhapatnam (July 30, 2026) • Capabilities: deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, underwater repair; depth: up to 300 metres • HSL: Hindustan Shipyard Limited; Visakhapatnam; under Ministry of Defence; a Mini-Ratna PSU • Aatmanirbhar Bharat naval shipbuilding; Indian Navy: 3rd largest in world
