Anti-submarine warfare vessel INS Mangrol delivered to Indian Navy by Cochin Shipyard Limited

Shipbuilding company Cochin Shipyard, delivered INS Mangrol, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft to the Indian Navy on Saturday.

According to the statement released by the Ministry of Defense, the naval craft was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi and comprises over 80 percent indigenous content and is equipped for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in coastal waters and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with mine warfare capabilities.

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The Ministry said the ship is propelled by water jets and is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets, along with advanced radars and sonars.

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The release said, ‘Mangrol’ derives its name from the coastal town and minor port of Mangrol, located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. The naval vessel also continues the legacy of erstwhile INS Mangrol, an Indian naval minesweeper that remained in service till 2004.

The Ministry further said the delivery of INS Mangrol marks another step in India's push to build warships domestically, as the government seeks to expand indigenous defence manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.