Mangrol- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Mangrol – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Latest News

The Indian Navy will commission Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

About Mangrol – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft    

• It is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
• It is named after Mangrol, a coastal town and prominent fishing harbour in Gujarat’s Junagadh district.
• It is designed to detect and counter underwater threats in coastal and shallow waters,

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Features of Mangrol

• Armaments: It is equipped with modern weapons and sensors, including the Abhay Hull-Mounted Sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher and the Maareech Advanced Torpedo Decoy System.
• Propulsion: It is powered by three diesel engines with waterjet propulsion, the ship offers high manoeuvrability for operations in shallow waters.
• It is also capable of undertaking underwater surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations and mine warfare-related tasks.
• The ship can operate alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships to detect and counter submarine threats.
• Significance: Its induction will enhance the Navy’s ability to protect ports, harbours and coastal approaches while supporting wider fleet operations.

Source: PIB