(THE GIST OF PIB) Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

(OCTOBER-2025)

Recently, the Mahe Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was delivered to the Indian Navy.

It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC).
Built by: It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi.
It was named after the historic port town in the Union Territory of Puducherry, symbolises India's rich maritime heritage.
The warship has been designed and constructed as per the classification rules of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Capacity: It has a displacement of around 1,100 tons.
It carries torpedoes, multi-functional anti-submarine rockets, and sophisticated radar and sonar systems that allow it to detect underwater threats with precision.
The ship can also perform underwater surveillance, lay naval mines if required, and take part in smaller-scale coastal operations known as Low Intensity Maritime Operations.
Significance: It will significantly augment the Indian Navy's ASW capability, enhancing maritime security in the littorals.