Titagarh delivers first diving support craft to Indian navy

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) has delivered the first Diving Support Craft (DSC A20) to the Indian Navy. This is part of a five-vessel series under the Ministry of Defence's "Make in India" initiative. The catamaran-type vessel is 32.9 meters long, 13 meters wide, has an endurance of 72 hours, and is powered by two 1,342 KW engines, enabling a cruising speed of 11 knots and carrying 18 personnel.

The DSC A20 represents TRSL's contribution to India's maritime sector and national self-reliance goals, marking the first Indian Naval Commissioned Vessel built by a private shipyard in Bengal. This delivery demonstrates TRSL's shipbuilding division's capability to provide complex, high-precision vessels for the armed forces.

To support future growth, TRSL, Shipbuilding & Maritime Systems (TRSL-SMS) is establishing a shipyard in Falta, south of Kolkata. It will transfer its shipbuilding and maritime systems business into a wholly-owned subsidiary, Titagarh Naval Systems, with an approximate order book exceeding 575 crores. The new facility will handle ships up to 180 meters in length and aims for an annual capacity of 12-16 vessels.