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Navy commissions INS Nipun, boosts deep-seadiving & submarine rescue capability

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DHRUV YADAV31 Aug 2026, 05:17 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readIndiaIndia

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Navy commissions INS Nipun, boosts deep-sea diving & submarine rescue capability

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a new diving support vessel, in Mumbai. This vessel enhances deep-sea diving and submarine rescue operations for the Western fleet. INS Nipun joins its sister ship INS Nistar, completing a two-coast capability. Built domestically, the ship supports saturation diving and submarine rescue missions. It also features advanced medical facilities for deep-sea diving emergencies.

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Source: Times of India · DHRUV YADAV. Published 31 Aug 2026, 05:17 am.

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