Titagarh Naval Systems Limited launched the fourth Diving Support Craft (DSC) A23 for the Indian Navy on 19 April 2026. The vessel was side-launched into the Hooghly River in Kolkata at 1455 hours. This craft is part of a series of five DSCs being built under the Make in India initiative to enhance indigenous defence manufacturing.
Diving Support Craft Features
The A23 is a 30-metre catamaran-type vessel equipped with advanced indigenously sourced systems. It supports the Navy’s Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs) in underwater operations. The craft is designed for inspection, repair, maintenance, and salvage activities in harbour and near-shore environments. It also functions as a training platform for naval diving personnel.
Role of Diving Support Crafts
Diving Support Crafts assist in critical underwater tasks essential for naval operations. These include underwater inspection of ships and harbour structures, repair and maintenance of submerged equipment, and salvage of sunken objects. The crafts enhance operational readiness and safety for naval divers.
Titagarh Naval Systems Shipbuilding Expansion
Titagarh Naval Systems is developing a new 50-acre shipyard in Falta, West Bengal. The facility is capable of constructing 12 to 16 vessels annually, including ships up to 180 metres in length. This expansion supports the company’s growing role in indigenous naval shipbuilding.
Additional Information
The launch ceremony included the traditional naming by Mrs Deepa Sivakumar, wife of Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar. The DSC series contributes to the Indian Navy’s modernisation and self-reliance in defence equipment.
Last Modified: April 20, 2026