NewzVille Desk
INS Nistar, Indian Navy’s latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on 14 September 2025. The ship functioning under the Command and Control of the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet will be participating in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) commencing.
INS Nistar, commissioned on 18 July 2025 is a shining example of India’s self-reliance and progress towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and has been able to achieve more than 80% indigenisation.
The ship with its Side Scan Sonar, Work & observation class ROVs and expansive deep sea diving systems will be carrying out the role of mothership (MoSHIP) for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).
