| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Commissioning of DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft for the Indian Navy. |
| Date & Location | 16 December 2025, Kochi (under Southern Naval Command). |
| Presiding Officer | Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. |
| Manufacturer | Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. |
| Class & Quantity | Lead vessel in a series of five indigenously designed and built Diving Support Craft. |
| Key Capabilities | - Diving support for naval operations <br> - Underwater inspection & salvage <br> - Coastal security & fleet support <br> - Search and rescue (SAR) diving operations. |
| Design Features | - Catamaran hull for enhanced stability <br> - 390-ton displacement <br> - Larger deck area for equipment <br> - Built under Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Naval Rules. |
| Testing & Validation | - Hydrodynamic analysis <br> - Model testing at NSTL, Visakhapatnam for performance validation. |
| Strategic Significance | - Boosts Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Make in India initiatives <br> - Strengthens indigenous shipbuilding capabilities <br> - Enhances Navy's underwater operations & coastal mission readiness. |
| Operational Base | Kochi, under Southern Naval Command. |
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