MUMBAI: Marking a major boost to India’s maritime security and domestic warship construction capabilities, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026. The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in the presence of senior defense officials, Ministry of Defense representatives, leadership from Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), and key industry partners.
Indigenously designed and constructed by Kochi-based Cochin Shipyard Limited, INS Mangrol boasts over 80 percent indigenous content, standing as a testament to the nation’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India vision. Specially built for shallow and coastal waters, the vessel is equipped for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine warfare tasks. Powered by three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units, the craft offers exceptional maneuverability and speed. Addressing the gathering, VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan commended the Indian Navy and CSL for their technological synergy, emphasizing that the ship’s induction significantly fortifies coastal defenses and maritime domain awareness across the Indian Ocean Region.
