INS Nistar Commissioning

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nistar, the first indigenously designed and constructed diving support vessel, in Visakhapatnam.

Key Features of INS Nistar

• Role: Conducts complex deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations.
• Global Significance: Among few navies worldwide with this capability.
• Equipment:
  • Remotely operated vehicles
  • Self-propelled hyperbaric lifeboat
  • Diving compression chambers
• Capable of diving and salvage operations up to 300 meters depth.
• Functions as a ‘mothership’ for deep submergence rescue vessel operations.

Strategic Importance

• Strengthens India's position as a ‘first responder’ and ‘preferred security partner’ in the region.
• Aligns with the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, promoting indigenous shipbuilding.
• All 57 new warships in construction are being built indigenously.