19/07/2025
INS Nistar, the Indian Navy’s first indigenous diving support vessel, was commissioned on July 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam.
Designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, it will aid in deep-sea diving and submarine rescue.
The vessel features over 80% indigenous content and modern underwater operation capabilities.
Its induction marks a major step towards India’s self-reliance in advanced maritime technology
