Indian Navy commissions deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun

INS Nipun was commissioned in the presence of Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a new diving support vessel, in Mumbai. This vessel enhances deep-sea diving and submarine rescue operations for the Western fleet. INS Nipun joins its sister ship INS Nistar, completing a two-coast capability. Built domestically, the ship supports saturation diving and submarine