A fresh Request For Proposal (RFP) is to be issued for procurement of deep-submergence rescue vessels for Indian Navy. The Indian Navy operates Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak (Diving Support Vessel) which uses a rescue bell to rescue personnel within its designed parameters from a submarine in distress.
The option for a global partnership for such rescue is also available. The present status of the procurement process is under formulation.
A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) is a type of Deep Submergence Vehicle used for rescue of downed submarines and clandestine missions. While DSRV is the term most often used by the United States Navy, some nations have other designations for their vehicles.