The ASW SWC ships are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low intensity maritime mine laying operations
Cochin Shipyard Ltd has launched the seventh anti-submarine warfare vessel ‘Machilipatnam’, in a series of eight being constructed for the Indian Navy.The ASW SWC ships are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low intensity maritime operations (LIMO) and mine laying operations including subsurface surveillance. The Yard BY 529 has been named after old port city ‘Machilipatnam’ along India’s east coast located in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.The vessel is 78 m long, 11.36 m wide with a draught of about 2.7 m. The displacement is about 900 tonnes, with a maximum speed of 25 knots and endurance of 1800 nautical miles. The ships are designed to fit indigenously developed and built state-of-the-art hull mounted sonar and low frequency variable depth sonar for underwater surveillance in line with the government policy of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.The launch of the vessel underscores the steady progress of the project and reflects the close collaboration between Cochin Shipyard and the Indian Navy in strengthening the nation’s maritime capabilities. The ship is being built with a strong focus on quality, safety, and timely execution, reaffirming CSL’s commitment to supporting the government’s vision of self-reliance in Defence manufacturing and enhancing indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities, said a press release.Published on July 29, 2026
