Titagarh Delivers First Indigenous Diving Support Craft to Navy

• Titagarh Rail Systems delivered DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, to the Indian Navy
• The vessel supports underwater repair, maintenance, salvage, and diver training
• The first Indian Naval commissioned vessel built by a private shipyard in West Bengal

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) has crossed an important milestone with the delivery of the first locally built indigenous diving support craft (DSC), called DSC A20, for the Indian Navy.

The DSC A20 is the first of five vessels being built by TRSL under the Ministry of Defence's initiative of Make-in-India, which supports India's self-reliance in defence manufactured substance. Titagarh Shipbuilding advances India’s naval self-reliance with indigenous vessel production.

The DSC A20, built with a catamaran-type hull, will carry out, and support underwater operations by the Navy's Command Clearance Diving Teams. The DSC A20's roles will include ship repair, maintenance, and salvage in and around harbour areas. The vessel will also be used as a training platform for naval divers, all of which will support and enhance operational capability.

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Titagarh Navy vessel is 32.9 meters in length and 13 meters in breadth. It has an endurance of 72 hours at economical speed, with a 25 per cent reserve fuel capacity. DSC A20 is powered by two engines of 1342 KW, and can achieve a cruising speed of 11 knots, including 18 personnel on board.

"The handover of DSC A20 is an important milestone for Titagarh and a reflection of our growing role in India’s maritime sector. With greater emphasis on indigenous design and shipbuilding capacity, we are proud to contribute to the Navy’s operational readiness through vessels built entirely in India", said Umesh Chowdhary, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of TRSL.

TRSL said this is the first commissioned vessel of the Indian Navy built and delivered by a private shipyard in West Bengal, which is a significant milestone, contributing to the state's role in naval shipbuilding. The handover was attended by the chief guest Commander Aravind Chari, CSO (Tech), Southern Naval Command.