New Delhi: The Indian Navy has received ‘Mangrol’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), strengthening its capabilities for anti-submarine and coastal maritime operations.
The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026, the Ministry of Defence said. Mangrol has more than 80 per cent indigenous content, reflecting the growing participation of domestic industry in naval shipbuilding.
The ship has been designed for underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare operations in coastal waters. It is also equipped to undertake Low-Intensity Maritime Operations and mine warfare missions.
Mangrol is propelled by waterjets and is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets, along with advanced radar and sonar systems for detecting and engaging underwater threats.
The vessel takes its name from Mangrol, a coastal town and minor port in Gujarat’s Junagadh district that serves as an important harbour for the marine fishing industry.
The name also carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile INS Mangrol, an Indian Navy minesweeper that remained in service until 2004. The Navy has continued the tradition of retaining names associated with earlier warships.
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