New Delhi: ‘Malwan’, the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy.
The vessel has been indigenously designed and constructed by CSL, Kochi, to the Indian Navy’s specifications, in accordance with the classification rules of DNV.
‘Malwan’ draws its name from the historic coastal town of Malwan in Maharashtra, a region intrinsically linked to the illustrious maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The ship also encapsulates the legacy of the erstwhile INS Malwan, an Indian naval minesweeper that remained in service until 2003, thereby continuing the naval tradition of preserving distinguished warship names.
The ship is equipped for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations in coastal waters, and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with mine warfare capabilities. Measuring approximately 80 metres in length and displacing 1,100 tonnes, the waterjet-propelled ASW SWCs are equipped with torpedoes, multifunctional anti-submarine rockets, and state-of-the-art sensors, including advanced radars and sonar systems.
With over 80% indigenous content, Malwan marks another milestone in indigenous warship construction and reaffirms the Government of India’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’. The ship proudly carries equipment and systems developed and integrated onboard by the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, including MSMEs.
