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In Photos: Indian Navy commissions indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun at Mumbai Dockyard

Updated On: 31 August, 2026 01:15 PM IST | Janhavi Pingale

The Indian Navy commissioned its second Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nipun, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday, with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan presiding over the ceremony. (Pic/PTI)

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INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, before its commissioning ceremony, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, before its commissioning ceremony, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
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Officials attend the induction ceremony of the indigenously built Nipun, which has nearly 75 per cent indigenous content and strengthens India’s specialised shipbuilding capabilities
Officials attend the induction ceremony of the indigenously built Nipun, which has nearly 75 per cent indigenous content and strengthens India’s specialised shipbuilding capabilities
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The commissioning of INS Nipun is expected to strengthen the Indian Navy’s capacity for specialised diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue missions
The commissioning of INS Nipun is expected to strengthen the Indian Navy’s capacity for specialised diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue missions
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan accorded a Guard of Honour during the commissioning ceremony of INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan accorded a Guard of Honour during the commissioning ceremony of INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-class, at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai
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Naval officials attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Nipun at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai as the Indian Navy expands its specialised underwater capabilities
Naval officials attend the commissioning ceremony of INS Nipun at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai as the Indian Navy expands its specialised underwater capabilities
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The vessel is equipped with advanced diving systems, including a side diving stage, enabling specialised deep-sea and saturation diving operations
The vessel is equipped with advanced diving systems, including a side diving stage, enabling specialised deep-sea and saturation diving operations

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