Indian Navy has commissioned 'Malwan,' the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Indian Navy has commissioned 'Malwan,' the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

¨     Indian Navy has commissioned 'Malwan,' the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.

¨     This vessel was constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited at Kochi.

¨   The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has been indigenously designed. It has been built to meet the specific requirements of the Indian Navy.

¨   The ship has been named 'Malwan.' This name reflects the maritime heritage associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

¨     It carries forward the legacy of the erstwhile INS Malwan, which served until 2003.

¨     This vessel is approximately 80 meters in length. It has a displacement of over 1,100 tons.

¨     It is designed for anti-submarine warfare. It is also utilized for underwater surveillance.

¨    Its operations are focused on coastal waters. It is capable of executing low-intensity maritime missions. It is also capable of undertaking mine warfare operations.

¨  The vessel utilizes waterjet propulsion. It is armed with torpedoes. It is also equipped with anti-submarine rockets.

¨     The ship features modern radar systems. It is also equipped with modern sonar technology.