‘Nistar’ joins Navy fleet, to boost deep sea diving, sub rescue ops

The first indigenously designed diving support vessel that can carry out deep-sea rescue operations has been delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam.

The warship, that is named Nistar, is specialised to undertake ‘deep sea diving and rescue operations – a capability with select navies across the globe.

It has the capability to undertake ‘deep sea diving up to 300 metres depth. The ship also has a side diving stage for undertaking diving operations up to 75 metres depth.

The ship will also serve as the ‘Mother Ship’ for the deep submergence rescue vessel (DSRV) to rescue and evacuate personnel, in case of an emergency in a submarine underwater.

The ship is equipped with a combination of remotely operated vehicles to undertake diver monitoring and salvage operations up to a depth of 1,000 metres.

The ship’s name, ‘Nistar’, originates from Sanskrit and means liberation, rescue or salvation. The ship, measuring 118 metres with a tonnage of nearly 10,000 tonnes, is installed with state-of-the-art diving equipment, the Indian Navy said.

The Nistar has nearly 75 per cent indigenous content and is line with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Make in India campaign.

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