DSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project was launched today at Titagarh, Kolkata. The Ministry of Defence said that these ships offer superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved sea-keeping characteristics, which make them suitable for undertaking Diving operations. It added that the ship has been designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping.

 

The Ministry further said that with induction of these ships, Indian Navy’s capabilities in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance and coastal operational deployment will be augmented. It highlighted that with 70 percent of main and auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, Diving Support Craft are proud flag bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives of Government.