Indian Navy Commissions Indigenously Designed ‘Nistar’

New Delhi, July 18 (TNA) In another major boost to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the ⁠Indian Navy has commissioned Nistar - the first of the two Diving Support Vessels being indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited - in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

The main role of the vessel includes undertaking deep-sea diving and conducting rescue operations from distressed submarines. The specialised diving complex onboard extends over multiple decks, and she is fitted with state-of-the-art systems required for saturation diving missions.

With the participation of 120 MSMEs and incorporating more than 80% indigenous content, Nistar is a statement to India's ability to build complex ships, at par with international standards.