The Indian Navy has commissioned ‘INS Mangrol’ – the third Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) – at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.  

The warship was commissioned by VAdm Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, on Oct 12, 2026. 

Senior officers of the Defence Forces, representatives of the Ministry of Defence, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), industry partners and other distinguished dignitaries were present during the commissioning ceremony.  

Indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard at Kochi, INS Mangrol represents India's growing capabilities in warship design, construction and systems integration. 

With over 80 percent indigenous content, the platform reflects the nation's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, while highlighting the contribution of Indian defence industries and MSMEs towards strengthening indigenous naval capabilities, the Defence Ministry said.    

Designed for operations in coastal and shallow waters, INS Mangrol is equipped to undertake Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), underwater surveillance and Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with mine warfare-related tasks. 

Its advanced sensors, sonar and weapon systems enhance its capability to detect, track and counter underwater threats in challenging littoral environment. 

Powered by three diesel engine-driven waterjet propulsion units, the ship offers high manoeuvrability and rapid response, essential for operations in shallow and confined waters, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. 

INS Mangrol derives its name from the coastal town and prominent fishing harbour of Mangrol in Junagadh district of Gujarat. The ship also carries forward the legacy of erstwhile INS Mangrol (M85), a minesweeper that served the Indian Navy until April 2004, continuing the naval tradition of preserving the names of distinguished warships, the Defence Ministry said.

The commissioning of INS Mangrol marks another significant milestone in strengthening the Indian Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities and coastal defence preparedness. The ship would contribute to safeguarding India's coastal approaches and maritime interests, enhancing maritime domain awareness and countering underwater threats. 

“Its induction further reinforces the Indian Navy's commitment to maritime security, regional stability and self-reliance in warship construction, in furtherance of India's maritime interests in the Indian Ocean Region,” the MoD said.

With the latest induction, the total number of such platforms operational in the Indian Navy has gone up to seven.