- The delivered DSC will be inducted into the Indian Navy’s Southern Naval Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDT) and will provide diving assistance during underwater repair, maintenance and salvage operations on ships inside designated harbours
- The launch ceremony was graced by Aradhna Mahindru, wife of Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, AVSM, NM, deputy chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS)
- Indian Navy has taken a giant leap forward in making India self-reliant in the maritime domain
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
KOLKATA, AUG 31
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) on Thursday launched the first diving support craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy at its shipyard in Titagarh, West Bengal. TRSL is building five such vessels for the Indian Nav, the company said in a release. According to officials, the total contract value of all five DSCs was about Rs 175 crore.
‘DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), the first ship of Five (05) Diving Support Craft (DSC) project being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata (formerly known as M/s Titagarh Wagons Ltd (TWL)) for Indian Navy, was launched on 31 Aug 23 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) onto Hooghly… pic.twitter.com/D4fsuGJG3D
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The launch ceremony was graced by Aradhna Mahindru, wife of Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, AVSM, NM, deputy chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS).
The DSC is a state-of-the-art vessel equipped with advanced technological capabilities to facilitate diving operations in any possible underwater environment. It is also equipped with cutting-edge diving apparatus and tools to ensure unparalleled support to the Indian Navy’s divers, the statement said.
“We are extremely delighted to launch the first DSC to the Indian Navy. This is a significant milestone for us and we are committed to maintaining our stellar reputation of building quality ships,” TRSL vice-chairman and managing director Umesh Chowdhary said.
#DCNS VAdm Sanjay Mahindru, today launched the 'DSC A 20' (Yard 325), first ship of 05 Diving Support Craft project built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL), Kolkata for @indiannavy.
Read for more: https://t.co/YpqEYOtmy1@rajnathsingh @giridhararamane @titagarhgroup pic.twitter.com/Kw5MERhksO— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD) August 31, 2023
Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru said, “The DSC project is a testament to the ‘Make In India’ initiative of the defence ministry and will help fulfil any mission requirement gaps of the Indian Navy’s CCDTs. Although these DSCs will primarily provide support to ships docked at various harbours, they will also serve as an optimal platform for training the Indian Navy’s diving cadre. We believe that these vessels will be a game-changer in conducting diving operations.”
The DSC is a major boost to the Indian Navy’s capabilities and will help it maintain its edge in the maritime domain. It is also a significant achievement for the Indian shipbuilding industry and demonstrates the country’s growing self-reliance in the defence sector, the statement said.
Indian Navy has taken a giant leap forward in making India self-reliant in the maritime domain. In fact, with its advanced technological capabilities and TRSL’s shipbuilding expertise, these DSCs will act as a flag bearer of the Indian Government’s ‘Make for the World’ initiative, establishing the country as a global manufacturing hub in the maritime and military domain.
