About Diving Support Craft A20:
- It is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft.
- DSC A20 is the lead ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft being built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
- Purpose: It is built for a wide spectrum of diving and underwater missions in coastal waters.
- Features of Diving Support Craft A20:
- It has a catamaran hull design form, the ship offers superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved seakeeping characteristics,
- It is equipped with advanced, state-of-the-art diving systems that meet the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency.
- Capacity: It has a displacement capacity of approximately 390 tons.
- It is designed and built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS),
- DSC A20 will be based at Kochi and operate under Southern Naval Command.
- Significance: The Indian Navy’s capability in diving support, underwater inspection, salvage assistance, and coastal operational deployment will be substantially strengthened.
