The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on August 31, 2026. Indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, the vessel strengthens the Navy’s specialised underwater capabilities. INS Nipun is designed for deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue support. Its induction also highlights India’s growing ability to build complex naval platforms domestically.Read our Instagram coverage of this achievement here: Bumppy Instagram NewsHow INS Nipun Strengthens NavyINS Nipun gives the Indian Navy a dedicated platform for demanding underwater missions, including deep-sea diving and rescue operations. The vessel is equipped with specialised diving systems and can support saturation diving, while remotely operated vehicles can assist with underwater inspection and salvage work. It can also act as a mother ship for the Navy’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel during submarine emergencies.INS Nipun is the second DSV of the Nistar class.It was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on August 31, 2026.Hindustan Shipyard Limited built the vessel in Visakhapatnam.It supports deep-sea diving and underwater intervention.The ship can support submarine rescue operations.Indigenous Shipbuilding MilestoneINS Nipun was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on July 30, 2026, after completing outfitting and trials. The vessel was designed and constructed according to the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping. Its construction includes nearly 75 percent indigenous content, making it another notable step in India’s push for self-reliance in defence shipbuilding.The vessel is part of the Nistar-class DSV capability. Its sister ship, INS Nistar, provides similar specialist underwater support from the eastern side of the country. With INS Nipun entering service at Mumbai, the Navy gains another dedicated platform for operations along the western seaboard.Follow Bumppy Media on Instagram for more updates: Bumppy Media Instagram Page New Underwater Operations CapabilityThe commissioning of INS Nipun expands the Indian Navy’s ability to conduct complex operations beneath the sea. Its specialised diving complex, underwater intervention systems, navigation equipment, station-keeping capability and medical support facilities are designed to assist sustained operations in challenging marine environments.The vessel also strengthens submarine rescue preparedness. According to the Ministry of Defence, INS Nipun can support deep-sea diving and rescue missions and operate as a platform for the Navy’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel. These capabilities are particularly important for responding to underwater emergencies and other specialised maritime tasks.Key HighlightsINS Nipun was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.It is the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar class.Hindustan Shipyard Limited designed and built the vessel.The ship supports deep-sea and saturation diving operations.Remotely operated systems assist underwater intervention and salvage.Its induction strengthens submarine rescue and underwater operational preparedness.ConclusionThe commissioning of INS Nipun marks an important addition to the Indian Navy’s specialised underwater capabilities. The vessel strengthens deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine rescue operations while supporting maritime security requirements. Its indigenous construction also demonstrates India’s expanding naval shipbuilding capabilities under the broader self-reliance drive. INS Nipun will now add dedicated underwater support capability to the Navy’s western seaboard operations.Disclaimer: This article is provided for knowledge and general news-information purposes only and is based on publicly available official and reliable news reports.
