The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun in Mumbai on August 31, 2026, strengthening its deep-sea diving and rapid submarine rescue capabilities.

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• INS Nipun was formally commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
• The vessel is the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar-class to be commissioned into the Indian Navy.
• INS Nipun is equipped to support deep-sea diving operations and provide assistance during complex underwater missions.
• The vessel has a rapid submarine rescue capability designed to support emergency evacuation of personnel from submarines.
• The commissioning strengthens the Indian Navy’s overall capabilities in deep-sea rescue, diving operations and underwater technical support.
• INS Nipun will provide additional operational capacity for search, rescue and specialised missions conducted in challenging deep-sea environments.
• Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan was present during the commissioning ceremony of the new Diving Support Vessel.
• The vessel is expected to enhance India’s submarine rescue infrastructure and strengthen the Navy’s preparedness for underwater emergencies.