Cochin Shipyard Delivers Anti-Submarine Craft INS Mangrol to Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has officially handed over INS Mangrol to the Indian Navy. The vessel is the third in a series of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft (ASW SWC) that are being indigenously designed and built by the shipyard.
What Happened
The delivery protocol formalising the transfer of the vessel was executed by Harikrishnan S., Director (Operations) of Cochin Shipyard Limited, alongside Commander U. Sharan Kumar, Commanding Officer (Designate) of INS Mangrol. The vessel was designed and built indigenously by CSL and derives its name from Mangrol, a coastal township in Gujarat.
Key Highlights
- INS Mangrol is the third vessel delivered out of eight planned anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft.
- The ship was indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- The formal delivery protocol was signed by Harikrishnan S. of CSL and Commander U. Sharan Kumar.
- The ship takes its name from the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat.
- The craft is equipped with advanced shallow-water sonars, lightweight torpedoes, and indigenous ASW rockets.
Why This Matters
The handover marks further progress in the eight-ship anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft programme. Designed specifically for shallow-water operations, the vessel incorporates domestically built systems, including indigenous ASW rockets, alongside advanced sonars and torpedoes to strengthen naval warfare capabilities in littoral waters.
What to Watch Next
With three of the eight anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft now delivered by Cochin Shipyard Limited, the focus turns to the completion, trials, and handover of the remaining five vessels in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of vessel is INS Mangrol?
INS Mangrol is an anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft (ASW SWC) indigenously designed and built for the Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
Where does the ship get its name?
The vessel is named after the coastal township of Mangrol, located in the state of Gujarat.
What equipment and weapons are installed on INS Mangrol?
According to an official communication, the craft is fitted with modern operational equipment including lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and advanced shallow-water sonars.
How many vessels are part of this programme?
The project comprises eight anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft, with INS Mangrol representing the third ship delivered under the initiative.
Source: Information in this report is based on reporting by The Hindu and an official communication.