Titagarh Rail Systems’ arm launches fifth Diving Support Craft A24 (YARD 329) for Indian Navy

Titagarh Rail Systems’ wholly owned subsidiary -- Titagarh Naval Systems (TNSL) has launched the fifth Diving Support Craft A24 (YARD 329) for the Indian Navy. The vessel is the fifth and final ship in a series of five Diving Support Craft (DSCs) being constructed under the Government of India's Make in India initiative.

Designed as catamaran-type vessels, these Diving Support Crafts are equipped with advanced, indigenously sourced systems to support the Indian Navy’s Command Clearance Diving Teams (CCDTs). They will play a critical role in underwater operations, including inspection, repair, maintenance, and salvage activities within harbour and near-shore environments.

In addition to operational deployment, the DSCs will also serve as training platforms for the Indian Navy's diving personnel, enhancing operational readiness and capability development. The launch marks another significant step for Titagarh Naval Systems, the dedicated shipbuilding and maritime systems company formed following the strategic restructuring of Titagarh Rail Systems. Strengthening its focus on maritime growth, TNSL is also developing a state-of-the-art, 50-acre shipyard at Falta, West Bengal, to cater to both national and international shipbuilding requirements.

Titagarh Rail Systems is formerly known as Titagarh Wagons. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and selling of Freight Wagons, Passenger Coaches, Steel Castings, Specialised Equipments & Bridges, Ships, Heavy Earthmoving and Mining Equipments, etc.