Second indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam
On 30 July 2026 'Nipun', the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam with nearly 75% indigenous content.
Summary
'Nipun', the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. Built to Indian Register of Shipping rules, it can carry out deep-sea saturation diving and rescue operations, has Remotely Operated Vehicles, and will serve as mother ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) to rescue personnel from a disabled submarine. It has nearly 75% indigenous content.
Key facts
- Vessel
- Nipun – second Diving Support Vessel
- Builder
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited
- Delivered
- 30 July 2026, Visakhapatnam
- Role
- Deep-sea saturation diving, rescue; mother ship for DSRV
- Indigenous content
- Nearly 75%
- Name meaning
- Sanskrit: adept, capable
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Nipun', delivered to the Indian Navy in July 2026, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: B — Diving Support Vessel
Nipun is the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.
Which shipyard built the Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to the Navy on 30 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Nipun was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited and delivered at Visakhapatnam.