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Cochin Shipyard delivers first of eight warship 'Mahe' to Indian Navy
Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered 'Mahe', the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy. This warship is the largest Indian Naval vessel propelled by a Diesel Engine-Waterjet combination. It is designed for underwater surveillance and search and rescue...
First Mahe class corvette delivered.
DELIVERY OF ‘MAHE’ - FIRST ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT BUILT BY CSL, KOCHI
Posted On: 24 OCT 2025 4:49PM by PIB Delhi
‘Mahe’, the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to Indian Navy on 23 Oct 2025.
‘Mahe’, named after the historic port town in the Union Territory of Puducherry, symbolises India's rich maritime heritage.
The vessel has been indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, reflecting India's growing self-reliance in Naval Shipbuilding. It is equipped for underwater surveillance, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in coastal waters and has advanced Mine Laying capability. At approximately 78 metres, with a displacement of around 1,100 tons, the ship packs a punch in underwater warfare, with torpedoes, Multifunctional Anti-Submarine Rockets, and advanced radars and sonars.
Induction of ASW SWCs will significantly augment the Indian Navy's ASW capability, enhancing maritime security in the littorals. The delivery of ‘Mahe’, with over 80% indigenous content, marks yet another milestone and reaffirms the Government of India's vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
NGC is yet to be contracted. GRSE is expecting it to be done in 3-4 months according to latest concall.
Contract value is around Rs 51,000 cr.
Bless the emergency procurement, other files progress shelved & now collecting dust for few months.
The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of Mahe, the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), ahead of its upcoming commissioning in Mumbai. This marks an important milestone in the ship’s journey from design to induction, celebrating India’s growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding and the symbolic identity that binds the ship’s heritage, design, and operational role.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190563
Named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western seaboard, the ship reflects India’s enduring maritime traditions and coastal spirit.
The ship’s crest draws inspiration from the cultural and martial legacy of the region, depicting an ‘Urumi’ - the flexible sword associated with Kalarippayattu and a symbol of Kerala’s martial heritage, rising from the sea. The Urumi signifies agility, precision, and lethal grace, reflecting the ship’s ability to operate swiftly and strike decisively in the littorals, while the waves represent India’s vast maritime domain and the Navy’s perpetual readiness to safeguard it.
The ship’s motto, “Silent Hunters,” embodies stealth, vigilance and unwavering resolve - qualities that define anti-submarine warfare ethos.
The crest symbolises the confluence of India’s cultural heritage and technological prowess, marking yet another step in the Indian Navy’s commitment to indigenisation, innovation, and Aatmanirbharta.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2190563
Named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western seaboard, the ship reflects India’s enduring maritime traditions and coastal spirit.
The ship’s crest draws inspiration from the cultural and martial legacy of the region, depicting an ‘Urumi’ - the flexible sword associated with Kalarippayattu and a symbol of Kerala’s martial heritage, rising from the sea. The Urumi signifies agility, precision, and lethal grace, reflecting the ship’s ability to operate swiftly and strike decisively in the littorals, while the waves represent India’s vast maritime domain and the Navy’s perpetual readiness to safeguard it.
The ship’s motto, “Silent Hunters,” embodies stealth, vigilance and unwavering resolve - qualities that define anti-submarine warfare ethos.
The crest symbolises the confluence of India’s cultural heritage and technological prowess, marking yet another step in the Indian Navy’s commitment to indigenisation, innovation, and Aatmanirbharta.
Now with both the shipyards designs in service the Navy should be looking to validate the design in effectiveness in exercises, and evaluate availability rates.
If good enough, give a follow on order.
IMO, the follow on orders for ASWSWC is not required. These 16 ships along with 12 MCMV will be more than enough to deter and counter any submarine threat along both the coasts.
The Navy PR team consistently steps up their game.