INS Mangrol will work against enemy submarines, joins Navy, know its power

Mumbai: There has been a tremendous increase in the strength of the Indian Navy. Warship ‘Mangrol’, capable of detecting and dealing with submarines in shallow sea areas, has been inducted into the Navy. Equipped with modern weapons and sensors, this ship will strengthen India’s security, especially in coastal maritime areas. It has been constructed by Kochi-based Cochin Shipyard Limited.

Capable of detecting enemy submarines

‘Mangrol’ is the third ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW-SWC) class. It is designed to detect and deal with underwater threats in shallow sea areas. It can work in conjunction with maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships. This is expected to strengthen the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Navy. Especially in coastal maritime areas, where large warships face operational limitations. It can also play an important role in the Navy’s extensive maritime operations. Powered by three diesel engines and a waterjet propulsion system, the vessel is capable of maneuvering and operating extremely efficiently in shallow sea areas. It is also capable of carrying out underwater surveillance, low intensity maritime operations and anti-mine operations.

Equipped with modern sonar and torpedoes

This submarine has been equipped with many modern systems to detect enemy activities underwater and deal with the threat of enemy submarines. These include ‘Abhay’ hull-mounted sonar, lightweight torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher and ‘Maarich’ advanced torpedo decoy system. These systems help in detecting and dealing with potential underwater threats and protecting against attacks such as torpedoes.

In the changing maritime security scenario and the increasing threats from underwater, the induction of ‘Mangrol’ into the Navy is an important achievement towards strengthening its anti-submarine warfare capability, especially in the coastal maritime areas. The induction of this ship into the Navy also reflects India’s growing indigenous shipbuilding capability. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command was present as the chief guest on the occasion.

Named after the coastal city of Gujarat

This submarine has been named after Mangrol, a coastal town and major fishing port in Junagadh district of Gujarat. The warship carries forward the legacy of its predecessor INS Mangrol (M85). It was an anti-mine ship that served in the Indian Navy until April 2004. The naming of the new warship continues the Navy’s tradition of preserving the heritage of its predecessor warships.

Use of more than 80 percent indigenous material

The Navy said that ‘Mangrol’, built with more than 80 percent indigenous material, reflects India’s growing capability to design, build and integrate advanced weapons and sensors in warships. Mangrol is equipped with modern weapons and sensors to detect and counter underwater threats in coastal and shallow sea areas.

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