Keel of Second Diving Support Craft Laid at Titagarh Wagons

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Keel laying for the second ship of Diving Support Craft (DSC) project was held on 5 May at Titagarh Wagons, Kolkata. The contract for procurement of Five Diving Support Craft (Yards 325 to 329) for the Indian Navy was signed on 12 Feb 2021 with Titagarh Wagons Ltd., at a total project cost of  Rs 174.77 crore.

On commissioning, these craft will provide diving assistance for IN ships inside and close to harbour, for underwater repairs, maintenance and salvage. The DSCs will be fitted with state-of-the-art diving equipment and tools for performing diving operations.