- 'Mangrol' warship inducted into Navy fleet
- Use of more than 80 percent indigenous materials
- Modern systems for detecting enemy submarines
Mangrol, the third anti-submarine warfare ship in the Indian Navy's fleet, which is ready to detect and combat submarines in the shallow seas, was inducted on Monday. These warships will enhance the capabilities of the Navy, especially for the security of coastal areas, ports and sea lanes. Cochin Limited (CSL) in Kochi has built this shipyard warship. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, was the chief guest on the occasion.
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Equipped with modern weapons
The 'Mangrol' warship is equipped with advanced weapons and sensor systems. These include the 'Abhay' hull-mounted sonar, light torpedoes, indigenous anti-submarine rocket launchers and the 'Marich' advanced topendo decoy system. With the help of these devices, the threat posed by enemy submarines can be detected and reduced. This warship can work in coordination with maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters and other warships. It can also be used in underwater surveillance, low intensity maritime missions and missions related to sea tunnels. With three diesel engines and a waterjet propulsion system, 'Mangrol' can maneuver effectively in shallow seas by rapidly changing directions.
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A boost to indigenous boat manufacturing
Over 80 percent indigenous materials have been used in the construction of these warships, thus underscoring India's capability to build warships and develop modern defense technologies. The warship is named after Mangrol, a coastal town in Junagadh district of Gujarat. The yacht carries on the legacy of the erstwhile INS Mangarol. The earlier ship was in service with the Indian Navy till April 2004, the induction of 'Mangrol' is expected to strengthen the country's coastal maritime security.
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