National 09 October 2026
Indian Navy Commissions 'Mangrol': Third Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft Inducted
Why in the News?
The Indian Navy commissioned **Mangrol**, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Heritage and Naming: Named after the prominent coastal town of Mangrol in Gujarat's Junagadh district, the vessel carries forward the legacy of the former minesweeper INS Mangrol (M85), which served until April 2004.
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat Credentials: Constructed with **over 80% indigenous content** under the 'Make in India' initiative, demonstrating robust domestic capabilities in warship design and manufacturing.
- Advanced Weapons & Sensors: Outfitted with the Abhay Hull-Mounted Sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the Mareech Advanced Torpedo Decoy System.
- Propulsion & Speed: Powered by three diesel engines utilizing waterjet propulsion, providing exceptional maneuverability in shallow coastal waters.
- Operational Capabilities: Designed to detect and neutralize underwater submarine threats, conduct Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), surveillance, and mine warfare tasks near ports and harbors.
Static GK Facts:
- Manufacturer: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi (Established: 1972).
- Western Naval Command Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.
- Navy Day: Celebrated annually on December 4.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: What is the name of the third ASW Shallow Water Craft recently commissioned into the Indian Navy?
A: Mangrol
Q: Which shipbuilding company constructed the ASW-SWC vessel 'Mangrol'?
A: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi
Q: What percentage of indigenous content is incorporated in the warship Mangrol?
A: Over 80%
Q: Mangrol is named after a coastal town located in which district of Gujarat?
A: Junagadh district
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