Diving Support Craft A20:
The Indian Navy commissioned the first indigenous Diving Support Craft (DSC), DSC A20, at Naval Base Kochi (Southern Naval Command), marking a significant enhancement of its underwater operational capabilities.A Diving Support Craft (DSC) is a specialised vessel designed to facilitate underwater diving operations, primarily in coastal and harbour environments.The craft is equipped with advanced diving gear for critical missions like underwater repairs, harbour clearance, inspections, and diving operations in coastal waters.The vessel is designed as per the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification rules, ensuring safety and performance standards.It is a catamaran-hull ship with a displacement of approximately 390 tonnes, optimized for stability and underwater operations.It significantly augments the Navy’s operational flexibility and self-sufficiency in conducting vital underwater and salvage missions.The project aligns with the national Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, aiming to reduce dependency on defence imports and build domestic industrial expertise.
