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Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) Delivers Diving Support Vessel ‘Nistar’ to Indian Navy – Know All About It

Nistar has been designed and built indigenously, equipped with state-of-the-art diving systems and Dynamic Positioning Class-II (DP-II) capabilities
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Visakhapatnam: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on Tuesday successfully delivered the DP-II Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Nistar to the Indian Navy. The handover ceremony was held at HSL, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of senior naval and shipyard officials. The acceptance document (D448) was signed by Commodore Hemant Khatri (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director of HSL, and Commander Amit Subhro Banerji, the Commanding Officer of Nistar. Rear Admiral Ravnish Seth, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical), Eastern Naval Command, and Capt. G. Venkateswarlu, Director (Shipbuilding), along with other senior officers, were present.

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Another Strategic Milestone for HSL

The successful delivery of Nistar marks a key milestone in HSL’s transformation from a builder of auxiliary vessels and tugs to a producer of advanced strategic assets. This achievement follows the earlier delivery of the surveillance ship INS Dhruv in 2020, underscoring HSL’s growing capabilities in high-tech naval construction.

Indigenously Designed and Built

Nistar has been designed and built indigenously, equipped with state-of-the-art diving systems and Dynamic Positioning Class-II (DP-II) capabilities. This advanced vessel is vital for underwater support operations and enhances the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities.

Aligned with ‘Make in India’ Vision

The vessel’s development is in line with the Government of India’s flagship ‘Make in India’ programme. It highlights the increasing contribution of Indian shipyards in building critical defence infrastructure and reflects India’s push towards self-reliance in the defence sector.

Strengthening Maritime Defence Infrastructure

With Nistar now part of the Indian Navy’s fleet, the delivery further solidifies India’s indigenous shipbuilding prowess and demonstrates the Navy’s growing focus on modernising and expanding its underwater operational capabilities.

About Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Established in 1941, HSL is a premier public sector undertaking located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence, HSL specializes in shipbuilding, ship repair, and submarine construction. The shipyard has a rich legacy of delivering advanced maritime platforms, including the indigenously designed Fleet Support Ships and Diving Support Vessels. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and a skilled workforce, HSL is at the forefront of India’s maritime defense sector, contributing significantly to the nation’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing.

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