LAUNCH OF DSC A24 (YARD 329) - FIFTH SHIP OF DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC) PROJECT

DSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on 01 Aug 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Kamal Singh in presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel. The event was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, in presence of senior officials from Indian Navy and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).

The construction of Diving Support Craft is being undertaken by M/s TRSL, Kolkata. Featuring a catamaran-hull form and an approximate displacement in range of 300 to 400 tons, these ships offer superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved sea-keeping characteristics, which make them suitable for undertaking Diving operations. Designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

With induction of these ships, the Indian Navy's capabilities in Diving Support, Underwater Inspection, Salvage Assistance, and Coastal Operational Deployment will be augmented. With 70 percent of main and auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, Diving Support Craft are proud flag bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative of Government of India (GoI)/ Ministry of the Defence (MoD).

VM/AS 143/26