The Indian Navy has officially commissioned INS Mahe, the first ship of the new Mahe-class shallow-water anti-submarine warfare vessels (ASW-SWC). The ceremony took place on 24 November at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), INS Mahe contains more than 80% indigenous components, according to the Indian Navy. The class represents the country’s progress in warship design, construction and integration. The vessel is named after the coastal city of Mahe, located in the Malabar region.
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The crest of INS Mahe features an Urumi, the traditional flexible sword associated with the martial art Kalarippayattu. According to the Navy, the symbol represents agility and precision — key characteristics of the new vessel.
Designed for submarine-hunting missions, coastal patrols and protection of the nation’s maritime approaches, the ship is equipped with torpedoes and anti-submarine rockets. It was handed over to the Indian Navy on 23 October.
The vessel will operate along the western coast, focusing on securing coastal waters and supporting anti-submarine operations, strengthening India’s maritime surveillance and defence capabilities.
Source and images: Ministry of Defence of India / Press Information Bureau (PIB) – pib.gov.in. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
