Indian Navy to commission ‘Mahe’, first of eight indigenous ASW shallow water craft

November 17, 2025 11:49 AM

Indian Navy to commission ‘Mahe’, first of eight indigenous ASW shallow water craft

The Indian Navy is set to commission Mahe, the first vessel in a new class of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on November 24. The commissioning marks a major step forward in India’s indigenous shipbuilding capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, Mahe is the first of eight ships in its class. Designed for operations in shallow waters, the vessel combines compactness with advanced...

Indian Navy inducts ‘Mahe’, first indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Cochin Shipyard

October 24, 2025 5:11 PM

Indian Navy inducts ‘Mahe’, first indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by Cochin Shipyard

In a boost to India’s coastal defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Thursday received ‘Mahe’, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. The vessel named after the historic port town of Mahe in Puducherry pays tribute to India’s rich maritime legacy while marking a new chapter in indigenous naval shipbuilding. Indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, ‘Mahe’ embodies India’s push for self-relianc...