India Delivers First Local Anti-Submarine Ship mahe to Navy

• Occurrence: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered the first of the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC) to the Indian Navy which were made in India.
• Ceremony: Signature between Dr S. Harikrishnan (CSL) and Commander Amit Chandra Choubey. Presided over by Rear Admiral R. Adhisrinivasan and senior naval officers.

Vessel Details:

• Length: 78 metres; propulsion: diesel engine-waterjet.
• Multi-mission: underwater surveillance, anti-submarine operations, search and rescue, mine-laying.
• A certification: Compliant with the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) standards.
• Local Content: Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiative sources more than 90% of its components in India.

Exam-Oriented Facts:

• The first eight ASW SWCs, constructed by CSL, are called mahe.
• Biggest Indian naval vessel that is run on diesel-waterjet.
• CSL is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001 standards.

Strategic Importance:

• Increases the Indian shallow water combat and coastal defence forces.
• Designed with a state-of-the-art sensors, sonar and communication packages.
• Seven other vessels still being built to be delivered in the next few years.