Titagarh Rail Systems rolls out new diving support craft for Indian Navy
The DSC is a state-of-the-art vessel equipped with advanced technological capabilities to facilitate diving operations in any possible underwater environment. It is also equipped with cutting-edge diving apparatus and tools to ensure unparalleled support to the Indian Navy's divers, the statement said.
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“This is a significant milestone for us and we are committed to maintaining our stellar reputation of building quality ships,” TRSL vice-chairman and managing director Umesh Chowdhary said.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) Thursday launched the first diving support craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy at its shipyard in Titagarh, West Bengal. TRSL is building five such vessels for the Indian Navy, the company said in a release. According to officials, the total contract value of all five DSCs was about Rs 175 crore.
The DSC is a state-of-the-art vessel equipped with advanced technological capabilities to facilitate diving operations in any possible underwater environment. It is also equipped with cutting-edge diving apparatus and tools to ensure unparalleled support to the Indian Navy’s divers, the statement said.
“This is a significant milestone for us and we are committed to maintaining our stellar reputation of building quality ships,” TRSL vice-chairman and managing director Umesh Chowdhary said.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru, AVSM, NM, deputy chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS), said, “The DSC project will help fulfil any mission requirement gaps of the Indian Navy’s CCDTs. Although these DSCs will primarily provide support to ships docked at various harbours, they will also serve as an optimal platform for training the Indian Navy’s diving cadre.”
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