Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft:
The Mahe Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was delivered to the Indian Navy.
- It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC).
- It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi.
- It was named after the historic port town in the Union Territory of Puducherry, symbolises India’s rich maritime heritage.
- The warship has been designed and constructed as per the classification rules of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).
- Features of Mahe
- It has a displacement of around 1,100 tons.
- It carries torpedoes, multi-functional anti-submarine rockets, and sophisticated radar and sonar systems that allow it to detect underwater threats with precision.
- The ship can also perform underwater surveillance, lay naval mines if required, and take part in smaller-scale coastal operations known as Low Intensity Maritime Operations.
- It will significantly augment the Indian Navy’s ASW capability, enhancing maritime security in the littorals.
