Why in the News?
INS Nistar, the Navy’s new indigenous Diving Support Vessel, made its maiden port call at Singapore to join the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025.
About Exercise Pacific Reach:
- Overview: A biennial, multinational submarine rescue exercise initiated in 1996 (Asia-Pacific).
- Objective: Enhances cooperation, interoperability, and readiness in submarine rescue.
- Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR-25): 9th edition, hosted by Singapore.
- Phases:
- Harbour Phase: Seminars, Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE), medical symposium, cross-deck visits.
- Sea Phase: Live submarine rescue drills, intervention ops, deep-water simulated emergencies, and Mass Evacuation Exercises (MASSEVEX).
- Participation: 40+ countries (participants + observers).
India’s Participation:
- INS Nistar: India’s indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), mothership for Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).
- Submarine Rescue Unit (East): Taking part in live rescue drills.
- Significance: Showcases 80% indigenous capability (built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd), and positions India as a regional leader in humanitarian submarine rescue.
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