Indian Navy To Commission 2nd Indigenous Nistar-Class Diving Support Vessel ‘Nipun’

The Indian Navy is set to commission the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, Nipun, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Aug. 31.

The Nipun will be employed for conducting deep-sea diving and other underwater operations. Moreover, the ship will conduct submarine rescue operations and assist divers working in tough sea conditions.

The ship has been designed and constructed in India by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), based in Visakhapatnam.

The ship was handed over to the Indian Navy on July 30 after completing the process of outfitting and trials.

Nipun has been built to support various types of diving and underwater operations. It has modern diving systems and equipment for conducting underwater operations that will assist divers during their operations at sea.

It has advanced navigation and ship management systems, as well as equipment required to conduct positioning operations. It also has dedicated facilities for diving, underwater operations and medical support.

This equipment will help the ship conduct complex underwater missions and assist divers in operations of extended duration.

The ship will enhance the Indian Navy’s capability to conduct specialised diving and underwater operations in the Indian Navy’s areas of maritime interest.

The vessel will improve the Indian Navy’s ability to carry out specialised diving and underwater operations in its maritime areas of interest.

Nipun’s crest shows its role as a diving support vessel. It stands for courage, endurance and skill.

The crest has a whale, which can dive deep and stay underwater for long periods. It represents the endurance needed for deep-sea operations.

A diving helmet represents the diver, who is central to Nipun’s mission. It also represents the ship’s diving and life-support systems that help divers work safely at great depths.

Together, the whale and diving helmet show Nipun’s role in supporting divers during deep-sea operations and helping them return safely.

Nipun will enter service with the Indian Navy after its commissioning on Aug. 31.

References: The Hindu