India Navy set to commission latest ASW shallow water craft Malvan
New Delhi, July 16
The Indian Navy will commission Malvan, the second of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, on July 22, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement on Thursday.
The ceremony will be presided over by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
Other senior naval officers, representatives from Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Kochi, veterans and distinguished guests will be in attendance.
Built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, Malvan epitomises India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision in modern naval shipbuilding and design. With over 80 per cent indigenous content, the ship exemplifies India's growing mastery in warship design, construction and integration, as per the ministry.
Compact, yet formidable, the ship reflects agility, precision and endurance - qualities essential for asserting dominance in shallow waters. The upcoming commissioning of Malvan marks the continued induction of a new generation of indigenous shallow-water warriors - sleek, swift and proudly Indian, the ministry added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice to see our navy modernizing with home-built ships. Shallow water warfare is crucial for our coastal security. Hope they build many more such vessels.
Finally, a serious anti-submarine craft for our shallow waters. Chinese subs lurking in the Indian Ocean need to be challenged. But let's not forget—more such ships are needed, we can't rest on one or two. Speed up the production, CSL!
Great step for our naval capabilities! But I hope the focus on 'Aatmanirbhar' also includes robust maintenance and spare parts availability. A ship is only as good as its upkeep. Proud moment nonetheless!
Jai Hind! 80% indigenous content is impressive. This shows our shipbuilding industry has matured. The Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare vessels will be game-changers in the littoral domain. Proud of our navy and our engineers at CSL.
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