The Indian Navy commissions the diving support craft DSC A24 to strengthen its underwater diving inspection and salvage capabilities. According to reports, the craft is launched and commissioned in Kolkata, marking an additional addition to the fleet dedicated to offshore diving operations. The vessel is described as a specialized platform equipped to support underwater diving tasks, including inspection and salvage work. One outlet notes that the commissioning comes shortly after the delivery of another diving support vessel, Nipun, to the fleet, indicating a continuing effort to expand and modernize the Navy’s underwater assistance and diving infrastructure. DSC A24 is reported to include advanced diving systems intended to support operational requirements for divers and underwater teams. Across the coverage, there is broad agreement that DSC A24 is part of the Navy’s ongoing capability-building for underwater inspection and recovery missions, and that it strengthens the service’s ability to conduct diving operations from dedicated support craft.