Auxiliary Ships of Indian Navy : News and Discussions

Ashwin said:
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Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) marked a key milestone in its shipbuilding journey with the launch of the third indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of a series of five DSCs being built by TRSL under the Make in India initiative of the Ministry of Defence.

The launch ceremony was graced by Mrs. Kangana Berry, wife of Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM, Commander-in-Chief, who performed the traditional naming and launch of the vessel. The craft was side launched into the Hooghly River at 16:10 PM.

Diving Support Crafts are catamaran-type vessels, designed and built with advanced equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers. They are equipped to support the Indian Navy’s Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) in critical operations such as underwater repair, maintenance, and salvage of ships inside and around harbours.

The Diving Support Crafts will also serve as advanced training platforms for the Navy’s diving cadre, enhancing operational readiness. With the successful launch of the third DSC, TRSL’s Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems (SMS) Division continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver complex, high-precision vessels for the armed forces.


As recently announced, the board of directors of TRSL has approved the creation of a new entity to which the SMS business will be transferred. This restructuring aims to optimise the growth of the business, while TRSL continues to focus on its core rail sector.

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Last launch was in 2023
 
Ashwin said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1966871993204220327

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) marked a key milestone in its shipbuilding journey with the launch of the third indigenously built Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is part of a series of five DSCs being built by TRSL under the Make in India initiative of the Ministry of Defence.

The launch ceremony was graced by Mrs. Kangana Berry, wife of Vice Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM, Commander-in-Chief, who performed the traditional naming and launch of the vessel. The craft was side launched into the Hooghly River at 16:10 PM.

Diving Support Crafts are catamaran-type vessels, designed and built with advanced equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers. They are equipped to support the Indian Navy’s Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) in critical operations such as underwater repair, maintenance, and salvage of ships inside and around harbours.

The Diving Support Crafts will also serve as advanced training platforms for the Navy’s diving cadre, enhancing operational readiness. With the successful launch of the third DSC, TRSL’s Shipbuilding and Maritime Systems (SMS) Division continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver complex, high-precision vessels for the armed forces.


As recently announced, the board of directors of TRSL has approved the creation of a new entity to which the SMS business will be transferred. This restructuring aims to optimise the growth of the business, while TRSL continues to focus on its core rail sector.

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None of the Diving Support craft have been commissioned, and the delayed launch of the 3rd ship suggests there is a problem. Lastly titagarh wagons puts out this press release indicating rail business is the "core" business.

The whole policy of giving minor craft to smaller/SME shipyards is flawed. Navy and MoD are better off giving orders to their empanelled shipyards to ensure at least a minimum level of standard and accountability.
 
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aditya g said:
None of the Diving Support craft have been commissioned, and the delayed launch of the 3rd ship suggests there is a problem. Lastly titagarh wagons puts out this press release indicating rail business is the "core" business.

The whole policy of giving minor craft to smaller/SME shipyards is flawed. Navy and MoD are better off giving orders to their empanelled shipyards to ensure at least a minimum level of standard and accountability.
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First DSC delivered
 
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Subgradewalker said:
Name is given by the Navy when the ship is finally commisioned into the service. It's only delivered right now. It will undergo sea trials before being officially commissioned and namkarand (नामकरण).
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Well in most cases the name is given during the launch itself and here she has been delivered already.
 
There is a good chance that the DSCs wont be commissioned ships.
At best they maybe comissioned but wont get names like LCUs
 
Ankit Kumar said:
Having 3 or 4 will ensure that we have atleast 1 vessel ready at all times at both the coast.
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Already ensures it with two. They don't have any other responsibilities to have huge downtime.

It's ~$400 million just for disaster rescue. Those should be in bare minimum.
 
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