Indian Navy Receives Mangrol, Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Mangrol, the third ASW-SWC, which has more than 80% indigenous content, was handed over to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026, by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) of Kochi. This vessel can be used for the purpose of underwater surveillance and ASW operations in coastal waters along with other operations like low intensity maritime operations and mine warfare, with its state-of-the-art equipment including sensors, torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, radars, and sonars. This is yet another step towards strengthening indigenous ship-building capabilities of India through the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Mangrol Delivered to the Indian Navy

Mangrol was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026.

It is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft developed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited. The vessel has been developed giving due consideration to the indigenous manufacturing process, with more than 80% indigenous content.

The delivery enhances the operational capability of the Navy in the coastal and shallow waters of India.

Capabilities of Mangrol

Mangrol has been designed to conduct various naval operations including those involving underwater attacks.

Some of its main capabilities are,

• Underwater surveillance
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
• Operations in coastal waters
• Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO)
• Mine warfare

Since it operates with the help of waterjets, it is suitable for high manoeuvrability in shallow and coastal waters.

Weapons and Sensors

Mangrol has been equipped with various technologies that have been developed to counter underwater attacks.

These include,

• Torpedoes
• Anti-submarine rockets
• Radar systems
• Sonar systems

With the use of sonar and radar systems, the ship can conduct various surveillance and detection operations. Its underwater weapons can be used for attacking the submarine enemy.

Mangrol is So Named Because of Gujarat’s Mangrol

Mangrol has a direct relationship with Gujarat.

This ship is named Mangrol since the town of Mangrol is situated in Junagadh district of Gujarat. It is a coastal town and a minor port. The town has a harbor and is known for its marine fishing.

This name also helps to remember an important chapter from Indian navy’s history.

Connection to Old INS Mangrol

Another connection to the old INS Mangrol lies in the fact that Mangrol continues the legacy of the erstwhile INS Mangrol, which was a naval minesweeper of the Indian Navy and was decommissioned in 2004.

The naming convention of this new INS Mangrol reflects the Indian Navy’s longstanding practice of retaining the names of former ships and continuing their legacy by naming newer vessels after them.

Significance to ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

The launch of INS Mangrol reflects the growing capability of India to indigenously design and construct such advanced naval platforms.

With more than 80% of the indigenous content, the vessel reflects the increasing contribution of Indian shipyards and defense industries to fulfill the needs of the military forces.

The project is in line with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.