India, Oct. 12 -- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol (P82), the third vessel in the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Monday.

The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.

The induction of INS Mangrol is expected to strengthen India's coastal defence preparedness and anti-submarine warfare capabilities amid an evolving maritime security environment.

Over 80% indigenous content

Designed and built indigenously by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, INS Mangrol highlights India's growing expertise in warship design, construction and systems integration.

Its constructi...