India’s first indigenous diving support vessel Nistar joins Indian Navy

The Indian Navy commissioned ‘Nistar,’ its first Diving Support Vessel, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam. This vessel marks a significant step towards India’s self-reliance in defense, incorporating over 80% indigenous content and involving 120 MSMEs. ‘Nistar’ is equipped for deep-sea diving, submarine rescue operations, and features advanced systems, including Remotely Operated Vehicles, enhancing underwater capabilities.