Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indian Navy Launches Third Diving Support Craft in Kolkata
The Indian Navy launched the DSC A 22, the third ship of its kind, in Kolkata.
Built by Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL), these ships help with diving in coastal waters.
The contract for building the ships was signed in February 2021.
They are made using Indian Navy rules and the Indian Register of Shipping guidelines.
These ships are equipped with advanced diving gear and are part of the 'Make in India' initiative.
This is the third of five DSC ships being built.
The Indian Navy launched the third Diving Support Craft (DSC A 22) in Kolkata.
The launch took place at Titagarh, Kolkata on Friday.
The ship was built by Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL).
The contract for the DSC project was signed in February 2021.
These ships are designed for diving operations in coastal waters.
- Who
- Indian Navy
- What
- Launched the third Diving Support Craft (DSC A 22)
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Titagarh, Kolkata
- Why
- To undertake diving operations in coastal waters
- Ship Name
- DSC A 22
- Project
- 5 x Diving Support Craft (DSC)
- Launched By
- Mrs. Kangana Berry
- Builder
- Titagarh Rail Systems (TRSL)
- Location of Launch
- Titagarh, Kolkata
- Contract Date
- February 12, 2021
- Hull Type
- Catamaran
- Displacement
- 380 tonne
