Indian Navy Commissions 'Mangrol': Third Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft Inducted

Why in the News?

The Indian Navy commissioned **Mangrol**, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Heritage and Naming: Named after the prominent coastal town of Mangrol in Gujarat's Junagadh district, the vessel carries forward the legacy of the former minesweeper INS Mangrol (M85), which served until April 2004.

- Aatmanirbhar Bharat Credentials: Constructed with **over 80% indigenous content** under the 'Make in India' initiative, demonstrating robust domestic capabilities in warship design and manufacturing.

- Advanced Weapons & Sensors: Outfitted with the Abhay Hull-Mounted Sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the Mareech Advanced Torpedo Decoy System.

- Propulsion & Speed: Powered by three diesel engines utilizing waterjet propulsion, providing exceptional maneuverability in shallow coastal waters.

- Operational Capabilities: Designed to detect and neutralize underwater submarine threats, conduct Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), surveillance, and mine warfare tasks near ports and harbors.

Static GK Facts:

- Manufacturer: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi (Established: 1972).

- Western Naval Command Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

- Chief of the Naval Staff: Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi.

- Navy Day: Celebrated annually on December 4.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: What is the name of the third ASW Shallow Water Craft recently commissioned into the Indian Navy?

A: Mangrol

Q: Which shipbuilding company constructed the ASW-SWC vessel 'Mangrol'?

A: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi

Q: What percentage of indigenous content is incorporated in the warship Mangrol?

A: Over 80%

Q: Mangrol is named after a coastal town located in which district of Gujarat?

A: Junagadh district

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