Cochin Shipyard Delivers ASW Craft Mangrol to Navy

Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered Mangrol, the third of eight indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts, to the Indian Navy in Kochi on 21 August 2026. The vessel was built to Det Norske Veritas classification rules and is designed for low-intensity maritime operations and search and rescue duties.

Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, or ASW SWC, is a class of naval vessel used in coastal and shallow-water operations. These ships are designed for anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, and mine-laying tasks in littoral waters.

Technical Features of Mangrol

Mangrol is a 78-metre vessel powered by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet Propulsion system. It carries shallow-water sonars, lightweight torpedoes, indigenous ASW rockets, and mine-laying equipment for underwater threat response.

Delivery and Naming

The delivery protocol was signed at Cochin Shipyard Limited by Dr Harikrishnan S, Director of Operations, and Commander U Sharan Kumar, Commanding Officer designate of Mangrol. The ship takes its name from Mangrol, a coastal township in Gujarat.

Important Facts for Exams

• Cochin Shipyard Limited is a major Indian shipbuilding company based in Kochi, Kerala.
• Det Norske Veritas, or DNV, is a classification society that sets standards for ships and offshore structures.
• Waterjet propulsion is used in several naval and high-speed vessels for manoeuvrability in shallow waters.
• Mine-laying and anti-submarine warfare are standard roles of specialised naval combat platforms.

Programme Status

Mangrol is the third vessel delivered in an eight-ship ASW SWC series. The remaining five vessels are in different stages of construction.