Indian Navy gets new maritime guardian ‘Mangrol’; how it will boost our naval prowess?
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, handed over the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), ‘Mangrol’, to the Indian Navy on August 21. Built with over 80 percent indigenous content, this warship will play a crucial role in monitoring and countering enemy submarines in coastal waters.
‘Mangrol’ is equipped with state-of-the-art torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, modern radar, and sonar systems. Powered by waterjets, the vessel is capable of undertaking underwater surveillance, anti-submarine operations, low-intensity maritime operations (LIMO), and mine warfare.
Named After a Coastal Town in Gujarat
The warship is named after Mangrol, a major marine fishing port in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. This name also carries forward the legacy of the Indian Navy’s former INS Mangrol, a minesweeper that served the Navy until 2004.
The induction of ‘Mangrol’ into the Navy highlights the growing strength of India’s indigenous warship-building capabilities. This achievement reinforces the resolve of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) and stands as a testament to the prowess of the country’s rapidly evolving defense manufacturing ecosystem.