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Indian Navy to commission INS Mahe, first in new ASW-SWC class
Updated On: 16 November, 2025 09:17 PM IST | KOCHI | A Correspondent
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, INS Mahe reflects the Navy’s push for self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Despite its compact size, the vessel is equipped for high agility and precision, enabling it to operate effectively in shallow waters, an area critical for coastal security
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Designed for anti-submarine warfare operations, coastal patrols and safeguarding key maritime routes. PIC VIA VINOD KUMAR MENON
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The Indian Navy will commission INS Mahe, the first vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24. The ship marks a major step forward in the Navy’s indigenous shipbuilding programme, according to a release.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, INS Mahe reflects the Navy’s push for self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Despite its compact size, the vessel is equipped for high agility and precision, enabling it to operate effectively in shallow waters, an area critical for coastal security.
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