Cochin Shipyard Delivers Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel ‘Mangrol’ to Indian Navy
The delivery of Mangrol represents another important step in the Indian Navy’s journey towards self-reliance in warship construction
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), based in Kochi, has delivered ‘Mangrol’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), to the Indian Navy, marking another significant milestone in India’s drive towards indigenous warship construction and defence manufacturing.
The vessel incorporates more than 80% indigenous content and is designed to perform a range of critical maritime missions, including underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine avoidance.
Powered by waterjets, Mangrol is equipped with advanced weapon and surveillance systems, including modern torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, sophisticated radar and sonar systems. These capabilities enable the vessel to detect and respond to underwater threats while operating effectively in shallow and coastal waters.
The vessel has been named after Mangrol, a coastal town and small port in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, which is known for its significant marine fishing industry. The name also carries a legacy within the Indian Navy, recalling the former minesweeper INS Mangrol, which remained in service until 2004.
The naming reflects the Indian Navy’s long-standing tradition of preserving the names and heritage of distinguished warships while introducing new platforms equipped to meet evolving maritime security requirements.
The delivery of Mangrol represents another important step in the Indian Navy’s journey towards self-reliance in warship construction. With a high level of indigenous content and advanced combat and surveillance capabilities, the vessel demonstrates the growing strength of India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The induction of such indigenously built platforms also supports the Government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision by strengthening domestic shipbuilding capabilities, reducing dependence on foreign sources and enhancing India’s ability to develop and manufacture sophisticated naval platforms within the country.
Mangrol’s delivery therefore stands as a significant achievement for Cochin Shipyard Limited, the Indian Navy and India’s wider indigenous defence production programme, further reinforcing the country’s capabilities in designing and building advanced naval vessels for its maritime security needs.
