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Source: The post is based on the article “Mahe Class Ships: Three anti-submarine warfare ships for Indian Navy launched” published in“The Hindu” on 1st December 2023
Why in the News?
Cochin Shipyard Limited has launched three ships in the series of eight Mahe class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts(ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy.
These three ships have been named as INS Mahe, INS Malvan and INS Mangrol.
What are Mahe Class Ships?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it? | These are Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts(ASW SWC). |
| Purpose | To undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, Low Intensity Maritime Operations(LIMO) and Mine Laying Operations. |
| Built by | Cochin Shipyard Limited |
| Built for | Indian Navy |
| Replaces | Abhay class Anti-Submarine Warfare(ASW) corvettes |
| Number of ships being built | Eight |
| Named after | Ports of strategic importance along the coast of India |
| Features | 1)The ships are 78 m long with a maximum speed of 25 knots. 2)They can carry 57 personnel. 3)The ships have over 80% indigenous content.This ensures that large scale defense production is executed by Indian manufacturing units. |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence
