New Delhi : The Indian Navy has taken delivery of ‘Mangrol’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. The vessel was formally delivered to the Navy on August 21, 2026.
Built with more than 80 per cent indigenous content, the warship has been designed to undertake a range of maritime security missions, particularly in coastal waters. Its operational capabilities include underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine warfare.
The vessel is powered by waterjets and features advanced combat and surveillance systems, including torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, modern radars and sonars, enhancing its ability to detect and respond to underwater threats.
The name ‘Mangrol’ has been drawn from the coastal town and minor port of Mangrol in Junagadh district, Gujarat, a well-known harbour associated with the region’s marine fishing industry.
The vessel also carries forward the legacy of the earlier INS Mangrol, an Indian Naval Minesweeper that served the nation until 2004. The naming reflects the Navy’s tradition of preserving the identities and heritage associated with distinguished warships.
The induction of Mangrol marks another step forward in India’s efforts to strengthen indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. The vessel also reflects the growing contribution of India’s domestic defence manufacturing sector to the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision and the country’s drive towards greater self-reliance in defence production.