Diving Support Vessel (DSV) NISTAR
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Overview
- News in Brief
- Diving Support Vessel (DSV) NISTAR
Why in the News?
Indian Navy is all set to commission the first of the class Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar at Naval Dockyard,
News in Brief
- The event marks the formal induction of the ship which has been indigenously designed and constructed by M/s Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam.
- On commissioning, the ship will join the Eastern Naval Command to support deep sea diving and submarine rescue operations.
Diving Support Vessel (DSV) NISTAR
- The ship is a testament to the GoI’s resolute focus on nation building through self-reliance in defence production and unwavering focus on Aatmanirbharta.
- A total of 120 MSMEs have participated in the construction of this ambitious, unique and state-of-the-art vessel, achieving more than 80% indigenous content.
- The project is a step towards realising the Indian Navy’s vision of designing and constructing complex indigenous platforms.
- Endurance of over 60 days at sea, capacity to undertake stage through helicopter operations and a 15-ton subsea crane make the ship a very versatile platform.
DSV NISTAR Specification
- With a length of approx 120 meters and displacing of more than 10,000 tons, the DSV has the capacity to maintain its position with extreme accuracy, using Dynamic Positioning System.
- The expansive diving complex onboard which consists of both Air and Saturation Diving Systems, along with underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and Side Scan SONAR, substantially enhances the operational envelope of the vessel.
- As the ‘Mother Ship’ for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DRV), the induction of this platform would provide a major capability enhancement to Indian Navy’s Submarine rescue preparedness.
- The ship is also outfitted with an Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Unit, Eight-Bed Hospital, and Hyperbaric Medical Facilities, which are critical to meeting her operational roles.
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