News- The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Kochi on 16 December 2025.
About First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy.
Built by: DSC A20 has been built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, as part of a series of five Diving Support Craft.
Based at: After commissioning, DSC A20 will be based at Kochi and will operate under the Southern Naval Command.
Role: The vessel is designed for a wide range of underwater tasks, including diving operations, underwater inspection, rescue support, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment.
Design: DSC A20 features a catamaran hull design and has been designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping.
Key features
- DSC A20 is equipped with advanced and modern diving systems that meet the highest safety and operational standards required for underwater missions.
• The catamaran hull provides superior stability, increased deck area, improved seakeeping characteristics, and a displacement of approximately 390 tonnes.
Significance: The commissioning of DSC A20 marks a milestone in Aatmanirbharta and strengthens India’s underwater support capabilities through indigenous collaboration.
