Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
Indian Navy Launched of ‘Malpe And Mulki’
Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on 09 Sep 24 at CSL, Kochi. The Mahe class ASW Shallow Watercrafts have been named after ports of strategic importance along the coast of India and will look to carry forward the glorious legacy of the erstwhile minesweepers which were their namesake.
The Mahe class of ships will be equipped with indigenously developed, state-of-the-art underwater sensors, and are envisaged to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters as well as Low Intensity Maritime Operations and Mine Laying Operations.
Specifications
The ASW SWC ships can achieve a maximum speed of 25 knots with endurance of up to 1800 nautical miles.
Name of the Cochin Shipyard’s first three of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) shallow watercrafts commissioned for the Indian Navy – INS Mahe, INS Malvan, and INS Mangrol.
