Navy commissions its second ASW-class ship INS Androth, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• INS Androth, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on Monday.
• The commissioning ceremony was led by Vice-Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
• INS Androth is 77m long, displaces 1,500 tonnes, and is designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal and shallow waters.
• The first ship in this category, INS Arnala, was commissioned in June.

Detailed Insights:

• ASW-SWC like INS Androth enhance India's naval capabilities in detecting and neutralizing underwater threats in coastal regions.
• These vessels are equipped with advanced sonar systems and lightweight torpedoes to effectively counter submarines in shallow waters.
• The induction of INS Androth strengthens maritime security and surveillance along India's coastline, especially in strategically important areas.
• Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), a leading shipyard, has played a crucial role in constructing these advanced ASW-SWC vessels.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): Naval operations focused on detecting, tracking, and neutralizing enemy submarines.
• Shallow Water Craft: Vessels designed to operate effectively in coastal and shallow water environments.