KOCHI, March 31 : In a significant boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities, ‘Malwan’, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy here today.
Designed and built indigenously at the Kochi-based shipyard, the vessel has been developed in accordance with the Navy’s specifications and complies with the classification standards of DNV.
The warship derives its name from the historic coastal town of Malwan, a region closely associated with the rich maritime legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also continues the legacy of the earlier INS Malwan, a minesweeper that served the Navy until 2003, preserving the tradition of reusing distinguished naval names.
Equipped for a wide spectrum of operations, Malwan is capable of underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine warfare.
The vessel measures around 80 metres in length and has a displacement of approximately 1,100 tonnes. Powered by waterjet propulsion, it is armed with torpedoes, multi-functional anti-submarine rockets and advanced sensors, including modern radar and sonar systems.
With over 80 per cent indigenous content, the induction of Malwan marks another milestone in India’s defence manufacturing sector. The vessel incorporates equipment and systems developed by the domestic industry, including MSMEs, reinforcing the Government of India’s flagship vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
(UNI)
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