Diving support craft (Indian Navy) explained
Diving Support Craft (DSC) are a series of 5 small-category diving support vessels being built for the Indian Navy by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited. These are designed and equipped with state-of-the-art apparatus to support diving operations in coastal under water environment. The vessels are designed to meet the mission needs of Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs). A contract worth was signed between Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) and the Indian Navy on 12 February 2021.[1] [2] [3] The Indian Navy is expected to receive all five diving support craft in FY2024-25.[4] Diving support vessels are important for both military and commercial diving. They are used for underwater work such as inspecting and maintaining pipelines, well-heads, and mobile platforms. They will be used for providing diving assistance to all ships inside and close to harbour for underwater repair, maintenance and salvage.[5]
The ships have been indigenously designed and the systems were tested at Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of DRDO.[6] They are 30 m long catamaran hull ships, with a displacement of around 300 tons.[7]
Ships in the class
| Pennant | Yard Number | Laid Down | Launched | Commissioning | Status |
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| A20 | 325 | 27 January 2022[8] | 31 August 2023 | | Launched |
| A21 | 326 | 5 May 2022 | 30 October 2023 | |
| A22 | 327 | 12 August 2022[9] | | | Under construction |
| A23 | 328 | 17 January 2023[10] | | |
| A24 | 329 | 31 August 2023 | | | |
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2023-09-01 . Titagarh Rail Systems rolls out new diving support craft for Indian Navy . 2024-09-01 . The Indian Express . en.
- News: 2023-08-31 . Titagarh Rail Systems launches diving support craft for Indian Navy . 2024-09-01 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
- Web site: 2022-05-05 . Keel Laying of Second Ship – Diving Support Craft At m/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata . 2024-09-01 . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 2021-02-12 . Indian Navy Signs Contract for Acquisition of Five Diving Support Craft (DSC) . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: Launch of DSC A 21 (Yard 326) second ship of 05 X Diving Support Craft (DSC) project on 30 Oct 23 at M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSl), Kolkata . https://web.archive.org/web/20231107080940/https://indiannavy.nic.in/content/launch-dsc-21-yard-326-second-ship-05-x-diving-support-craft-dsc-project-30-oct-23-ms . 2023-11-07 . indiannavy.nic.in.
- Web site: 2023-08-31 . LAUNCH OF ‘DSC A 20 (YARD 325)’ FIRST SHIP OF 05 x DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC) PROJECT 31 AUG 23 AT M/S TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS (TRSL), KOLKATA . 2024-09-01 . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 2023-10-30 . LAUNCH OF DSC A 21 (YARD 326) SECOND SHIP OF 05 x DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC) PROJECT ON 30 OCT 23 AT M/S TITAGARH RAIL SYSTEMS LIMITED (TRSL), KOLKATA . 2024-08-01 . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 2022-01-28 . KEEL LAYING OF FIRST OF CLASS – DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT AT M/S TITAGARH WAGONS LTD, KOLKATA . 2024-09-01 . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 2022-08-12 . KEEL LAYING OF THIRD SHIP – DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT AT M/S TITAGARH WAGONS LTD, KOLKATA . 2024-09-01 . Press Information Bureau.
- Web site: 2023-01-17 . Keel Laying of Fourth Ship – Diving Support Craft At M/S Titagarh Wagons Ltd, Kolkata . 2024-09-01 . Press Information Bureau.
