New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- Indian Navy's latest indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore on 14 Sep 2025, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.

The ship functioning under the Command and Control of the Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet will be participating in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) commencing September 15, 2025.

INS Nistar, commissioned on 18 Jul 2025, is a shining example of India's self-reliance and progress towards achieving Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding and has been able to achieve more than 80% indigenisation.

The ship with its Side Scan Sonar, Work & observation class ROVs and expansive ...