{"id":36104,"date":"2025-07-25T14:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=36104"},"modified":"2025-07-25T14:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:38:08","slug":"ins-nistar-commissioned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/","title":{"rendered":"INS Nistar Commissioned: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Joins Indian Navy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#INS_Nistar_Commissioned_on_18_July_2025_as_Indias_first_indigenously_built_diving_support_vessel_Built_by_Hindustan_Shipyard_Ltd_this_DSV_enhances_Indias_submarine_rescue_and_deep-sea_operational_capabilities_under_the_Eastern_Naval_Command\" >INS Nistar Commissioned on 18 July 2025 as India&#8217;s first indigenously built diving support vessel. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, this DSV enhances India\u2019s submarine rescue and deep-sea operational capabilities under the Eastern Naval Command.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Commissioned_Indias_First_Indigenous_Diving_Support_Vessel\" >INS\u202fNistar Commissioned: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Strategic_Maritime_Leap\" >Strategic Maritime Leap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#State-Of-The-Art_Capabilities\" >State-Of-The-Art Capabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Indigenous_Prowess_Economic_Impact\" >Indigenous Prowess &amp; Economic Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Enhancing_Regional_Reach_Readiness\" >Enhancing Regional Reach &amp; Readiness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Why_This_News_Matters\" >Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#For_Aspirants_of_Government_Exams\" >For Aspirants of Government Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Relevance_to_Syllabus\" >Relevance to Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Broader_Implications\" >Broader Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Historical_Context_Legacy_Technological_Evolution\" >Historical Context: Legacy &amp; Technological Evolution<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Reclaiming_the_%E2%80%98Nistar_Legacy\" >Reclaiming the \u2018Nistar\u2019 Legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Journey_to_Indigenization\" >Journey to Indigenization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Indias_Evolving_Rescue_Infrastructure\" >India\u2019s Evolving Rescue Infrastructure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Key_Takeaways_from_INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Commissioning\" >Key Takeaways from INS\u202fNistar Commissioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/ins-nistar-commissioned\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS_Nistar_Commissioned_on_18_July_2025_as_Indias_first_indigenously_built_diving_support_vessel_Built_by_Hindustan_Shipyard_Ltd_this_DSV_enhances_Indias_submarine_rescue_and_deep-sea_operational_capabilities_under_the_Eastern_Naval_Command\"><\/span><strong>INS Nistar Commissioned<\/strong> on 18 July 2025 as India&#8217;s first indigenously built diving support vessel. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, this DSV enhances India\u2019s submarine rescue and deep-sea operational capabilities under the Eastern Naval Command.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Commissioned_Indias_First_Indigenous_Diving_Support_Vessel\"><\/span>INS\u202fNistar Commissioned: India\u2019s First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Maritime_Leap\"><\/span>Strategic Maritime Leap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>July\u202f18, 2025<\/strong>, the Indian Navy inducted <strong>INS\u202fNistar<\/strong>, marking the nation\u2019s first diving support vessel (DSV) entirely designed and built in India. The commissioning ceremony took place at Visakhapatnam with Defence Minister Ranajay Seth and CNS Admiral Dinesh\u202fK\u202fTripathi present This 118\u202fm, 10,000-tonne vessel, constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL), enhances India\u2019s deep-sea diving, submarine rescue, and SSRO (subsea salvage) capabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"State-Of-The-Art_Capabilities\"><\/span>State-Of-The-Art Capabilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>INS\u202fNistar features a <strong>hyperbaric diving system<\/strong> that supports saturation diving up to 300\u202fm and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) reaching depths of 1,000\u202fm. It serves as the mothership for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs), equipped with advanced launch-and-recovery systems, dynamic positioning thrusters, medical decompression chambers, side-scan sonar, a 15\u2011tonne subsea crane, and a helicopter deck<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Prowess_Economic_Impact\"><\/span>Indigenous Prowess &amp; Economic Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The vessel carries more than <strong>80% indigenous content<\/strong>, sourced from over 120 MSMEs, aligning seamlessly with the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/strong> initiative and bolstering local defense manufacturing <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Regional_Reach_Readiness\"><\/span>Enhancing Regional Reach &amp; Readiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Commissioned into the <strong>Eastern Naval Command<\/strong>, INS\u202fNistar boosts India&#8217;s submarine rescue readiness on both coasts. This vessel places India among the elite group of navies with deep-water submarine rescue and recovery capabilities, reinforcing its position as a net security provider in the Indo\u2011Pacific <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"INS-Nistar-Commissioned\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com\/indiatoday\/images\/story\/202507\/nistar-100630933-16x9_0.jpeg?VersionId=BnEI9n4TQYzUOtW7F_NRs2fpG7FTscOq&amp;size=690:388\" alt=\"INS Nistar Commissioned\" title=\"INS Nistar Commissioned\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Nistar Commissioned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Aspirants_of_Government_Exams\"><\/span>For Aspirants of Government Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This commissioning underscores India\u2019s strategic emphasis on indigenous defense technology\u2014crucial for topics like <strong>Make in India<\/strong>, <strong>Defense Modernisation<\/strong>, and <strong>Maritime Security<\/strong>, which are frequently tested in UPSC, SSC, defence, railways, banking, and police exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Syllabus\"><\/span>Relevance to Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The development aligns with areas like <strong>National Security<\/strong>, <strong>Defence Production<\/strong>, and <strong>Foreign Policy<\/strong>, strengthening aspirants\u2019 understanding of India\u2019s self-reliance and regional naval posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Implications\"><\/span>Broader Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Equipping the Navy with a purpose-built DSV signifies enhanced capabilities in submarine rescue operations and underwater salvage\u2014vital in emergency scenarios and multi-national exercises. It also positions India as a reliable partner in regional humanitarian operations under <strong>SAGAR<\/strong> (Security and Growth for All in the Region).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Legacy_Technological_Evolution\"><\/span>Historical Context: Legacy &amp; Technological Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reclaiming_the_%E2%80%98Nistar_Legacy\"><\/span>Reclaiming the \u2018Nistar\u2019 Legacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The current INS\u202fNistar revives the name of a Soviet-era vessel commissioned in 1971. That earlier ship played a key role in locating the Pakistan Navy submarine <em>Ghazi<\/em> during the Indo\u2011Pakistan War, before being decommissioned in 1989<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journey_to_Indigenization\"><\/span>Journey to Indigenization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiated in <strong>September\u202f2018<\/strong>, the contract with HSL involved simultaneous construction of two DSVs. The keel of Nistar was laid in December\u202f2019, with both vessels launching in September\u202f2022. Sea trials followed early 2024, culminating in delivery on <strong>July\u202f8,\u202f2025<\/strong>, ahead of commissioning <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Evolving_Rescue_Infrastructure\"><\/span>India\u2019s Evolving Rescue Infrastructure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Until now, submarine rescue relied on the ageing <strong>INS\u202fNireekshak<\/strong> (1989\u2013present), retrofitted from a commercial ship, and interim motherships. INS\u202fNistar represents a leap forward\u2014with purpose-built features, modern technology, and mission readiness <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_INS%E2%80%AFNistar_Commissioning\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from INS\u202fNistar Commissioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Date and Location:<\/strong> INS\u202fNistar commissioned on <strong>18 July 2025<\/strong> at Visakhapatnam.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Capability:<\/strong> Supports saturation diving to 300\u202fm, ROV ops to 1,000\u202fm, and submarine rescue with DSRVs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Indigenous Content:<\/strong> Over <strong>80% Indian-made parts<\/strong>, showcasing MSME participation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Strategic Impact:<\/strong> Enhances India\u2019s deep-sea rescue capacity and bolsters regional maritime security.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Legacy Connection:<\/strong> Name revives WWII\u2011era INS\u202fNistar that served in 1971 and was decommissioned in 1989.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">INS Nistar Commissioned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is INS Nistar?<\/strong><br>INS Nistar is India\u2019s first indigenously designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), used for submarine rescue, deep-sea salvage operations, and saturation diving missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. When and where was INS Nistar commissioned?<\/strong><br>INS Nistar was commissioned into the Indian Navy on <strong>18 July 2025<\/strong> at <strong>Visakhapatnam<\/strong>, Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Who built INS Nistar?<\/strong><br>The vessel was built by <strong>Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)<\/strong> in collaboration with over 120 Indian MSMEs under the Make in India initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. What is the operational capability of INS Nistar?<\/strong><br>It can conduct saturation diving up to <strong>300 metres<\/strong>, deploy <strong>ROVs<\/strong> up to <strong>1,000 metres<\/strong>, and support Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRVs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. Why is INS Nistar important for India\u2019s naval power?<\/strong><br>It significantly enhances India\u2019s submarine rescue and underwater salvage capabilities and positions India among the few countries with such deep-sea operational infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. What percentage of indigenous content does INS Nistar have?<\/strong><br>The ship includes over <strong>80% indigenous content<\/strong>, sourced primarily from Indian MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q7. Which command will operate INS Nistar?<\/strong><br>INS Nistar will be operated by the <strong>Eastern Naval Command<\/strong> of the Indian Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q8. What is the significance of the name \u2018Nistar\u2019?<\/strong><br>The name revives the legacy of the Soviet-built INS Nistar that played a key role during the <strong>1971 Indo-Pak war<\/strong> in locating the sunken Pakistani submarine <strong>PNS Ghazi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q9. How does INS Nistar contribute to SAGAR?<\/strong><br>By enhancing regional maritime rescue capabilities, INS Nistar supports India\u2019s vision of <strong>Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q10. 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