**Summary of the Launch of DSC A 23 (Yard 328)**
On April 19, 2026, the Ministry of Defence celebrated the launch of **DSC A 23 (Yard 328)**, the fourth ship in a five-vessel Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. The ceremony took place at Titagarh, Kolkata, and was presided over by Mrs. Deepa Sivakumar in the presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel, along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).
**Technical Specifications and Design**
The craft is being constructed by **M/s TRSL, Kolkata**, and features the following technical characteristics:
* **Hull Form:** 30-meter long catamaran-hull.
* **Displacement:** Approximately 380 tons.
* **Operational Suitability:** Designed for high stability, enhanced deck area, and improved sea-keeping for operations in coastal waters and harbours.
* **Standards and Testing:** Built according to the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). The project underwent extensive hydrodynamic analysis and model testing at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam.
**Strategic Impact and Indigenization**
The induction of these ships is intended to augment the Indian Navy’s capabilities in underwater inspection, salvage assistance, diving support, and coastal operational deployment.
A significant highlight of the project is its commitment to the "Make in India" and "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives, with **70% of all main and auxiliary equipment** sourced from indigenous manufacturers.
**Administrative Details**
* **Posted Date:** 20 APR 2026, 2:07 PM by PIB Delhi.
* **Release ID:** 2253708.
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* **Language Availability:** Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Key Entities Referenced
Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project: A naval project involving the construction of five specialized ships designed to augment the Indian Navy's capabilities in diving support, underwater inspection, and salvage assistance.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India: Strategic government initiatives driving the project's requirement for 70% indigenous manufacturing and equipment sourcing.
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL): The indigenous industrial manufacturer responsible for the design and construction of the Diving Support Craft project.
Indian Navy: The primary military service branch for which the vessels are being constructed to enhance coastal operational deployment and maritime capabilities.
Ministry of Defence (MoD): The primary government ministry overseeing the indigenous shipbuilding project and defense manufacturing initiatives.
Ministry of Defence
LAUNCH OF DSC A 23 (YARD 328) - FOURTH
SHIP OF DIVING SUPPORT CRAFT (DSC)
PROJECT
Posted On: 20 APR 2026 2:07PM by PIB Delhi
DSC A 23, the fourth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project was launched on 19 Apr 2026 at
Titagarh, Kolkata (WB) by Mrs Deepa Sivakumar, in the presence of Vice Admiral B Sivakumar,
Chief of Materiel.
The event was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, in presence of senior
officials from Indian Navy and M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).
The construction of Diving Support Craft is being undertaken by M/s TRSL, Kolkata. Featuring a 30 m
long catamaran-hull form and an approximate displacement of 380 tons, these ships offer superior
stability, enhanced deck area and improved sea-keeping characteristics, which makes them suitable for
undertaking Diving operations in coastal waters and harbours.
Designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping
(IRS), the project underwent extensive Model Testing and Hydrodynamic Analysis at the Naval Science
and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
With induction of these ships, the Indian Navy’s capabilities in Diving Support, Underwater Inspection,
Salvage Assistance and Coastal Operational Deployment will be augmented. With 70% of main and
auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, Diving Support Craft are proud flag
bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives of Government of India (GoI) and
Ministry of Defence (MoD).*****
VM/SKY
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