The Indian Navy will commission Diving Support Craft (DSC) A20, at Kochi under the aegis of Southern Naval Command
About Diving Support Craft A20
It is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft.
DSC A20 is the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata
Purpose: It is built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters.
Features of Diving Support Craft A20
It has a catamaran hull design form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved seakeeping characteristics,
It is equipped with advanced, state-of-the-art diving systems that meet the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.
Capacity: It has a displacement capacity of approximately 390 tons
It is designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS),
DSC A20 will be based at Kochi and operate under Southern Naval Command.
Significance: The Indian Navy’s capability in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment will be substantially strengthened
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