The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, into service at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The vessel is designed to detect and counter submarine threats in coastal and shallow waters, where larger ships may have operational limits. Multiple outlets describe it as strengthening the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities while supporting broader maritime operations.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, INS Mangrol is reported to include more than 80% indigenous content. Sources say the ship integrates locally developed weapons and sensors, including an Abhay hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher, and a torpedo decoy system. It is also described as operating with maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and other naval units. Several reports note the commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.
Outlets further state that INS Mangrol is named after a coastal town and fishing harbour in Gujarat, continuing the Navy’s tradition of preserving legacy names from earlier vessels. Overall coverage focuses on capability, indigenous build content, and the ship’s role in coastal security and fleet coordination.
