Indian Navy Commissions INS Mangrol

Indian Navy Commissions INS Mangrol

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Key takeaways

  • The Indian Navy commissioned the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) named INS Mangrol (P82) at Mumbai.
  • Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, the vessel features over 80% indigenous content to support Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
  • It is named after Mangrol in Junagadh district, Gujarat, carrying forward the legacy of the older INS Mangrol (M85) that served until April 2004.
  • The ship previously followed the commissioning of INS Mahe (P80) in November 2025 and INS Malvan (P81) in July 2026.

Why in News

  • The Indian Navy recently commissioned INS Mangrol (P82) at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
  • This vessel is the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
  • Its induction follows the commissioning of INS Mahe (P80) in November 2025 and INS Malvan (P81) in July 2026.

Key Features and Indigenous Construction

  • Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi designed and built the warship domestically.
  • The ship features over 80% indigenous content, which strongly supports the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and local warship manufacturing.
  • It relies on three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units for quick movement and sharp turns in shallow coastal zones.

Primary Role and Capabilities

  • The ship primarily handles Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine warfare-related tasks.
  • It carries advanced equipment like the Abhay hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher and the Mareech Advanced Torpedo Decoy System to spot and fight underwater dangers.

Name Legacy and Strategic Significance

  • The Navy named this ship after the coastal town and fishing harbour of Mangrol in Junagadh district, Gujarat.
  • It revives the proud legacy of the older INS Mangrol (M85), which served as a minesweeper until April 2004.
  • This addition boosts India's coastal defence, maritime domain awareness and anti-submarine warfare capabilities in shallow zones where big warships cannot operate easily.
  • It secures vital ports, harbours and coastal approaches across the Indian Ocean Region.