Mangrol’, third Anti-Submarine Warfare
Why in News?
'Mangrol', the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), was officially delivered to the Indian Navy on 21 August 2026.
Design & Manufacturing
- Shipbuilder: Designed indigenously and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
- Class: Belongs to the Mahe-class of ASW shallow water crafts.
- High Indigenisation: Comprises over 80 percent indigenous content, reducing reliance on foreign defence imports.
- Standards: Constructed according to the strict international classification rules of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
Operational Capabilities
- Primary Role: Engineered for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations specifically in shallow coastal waters, where sub-surface tracking is highly challenging.
- Secondary Roles: Fully equipped for low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO), underwater surveillance, search and rescue (SAR) missions, and coastal security.
- Mine Warfare: Features specialized advanced mine-laying and mine warfare capabilities.
Propulsion & Performance
- Mechanism: Powered by high-efficiency waterjet propulsion for superior manoeuvrability in shallow regions.
- Speed: Capable of achieving a maximum speed of approximately 25 knots.
- Endurance: Operational range extends to an estimated 1,800 nautical miles.
Weapons & Sensor Suite
- Combat Systems: Fitted with state-of-the-art indigenous torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets.
- Detection Technology: Packed with highly advanced radar systems and cutting-edge sonars for swift sub-surface detection.
- Geographical Name: Named after the prominent coastal town and minor fishing port of Mangrol, located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat.
- Legacy Preservation: Carries forward the heritage of the erstwhile INS Mangrol, an Indian Naval Minesweeper that served the nation until 2004.
