DSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, was launched on 1 August 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata by Kamal Singh in the presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel. The event was conducted with full naval traditions and ceremonial splendour, in the presence of senior officials from the Indian Navy and Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).

The construction of DSC is being undertaken by TRSL, Kolkata. Featuring a catamaran-hull form and an approximate displacement in the range of 300 to 400 tons, these ships offer superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved sea-keeping characteristics, which make them suitable for undertaking diving operations. Designed and built in accordance with the naval rules and regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

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 percent of main and auxiliary equipment sourced from indigenous manufacturers, diving support craft are proud flag bearers of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiative of government of India (GoI) and ministry of defence (MoD).