INS Androth at the ENC base during the ceremonial ceremony in Visakhapatnam 6 October | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Indian Navy commissioned Ins Androth, the second anti-formormal combat sorcery water vessel (ASW-SWC), here on Monday, October 6 at the naval shipyard in Visakhapatnam. The first ship to be put into this category was Ins Arnala in early June.
The ceremony was chaired by Vice President Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, an officer of the flag commanding the commander, the Eastern naval command, in the presence of higher naval officers, the gardening representatives and the engineers of the ships (GRSE), Calcato and prominent civilian feasts.
Ins Androth, with more than 80% indigenous content, underlines the permanent efforts of the Indian Navy to continuously increase the indigenous content through domestic solutions and innovative technologies.
The ship is 77 meters long and pushes about 1,500 tons.
Ins Androth is specially designed to perform anti-dependent operations in coastal and shallow waters. The vessel, the most modern submarine hunter, is equipped with advanced weapons, sensors and communication systems, allowing it to detect, monitor and neutralize the threats below the surface. It can maintain long -term operations in shallow waters and is equipped with technologically advanced machinery and control systems.
Ins Androth, powered by three power rays driven by sea diesel engines. His abilities include naval supervision, search and rescue, coast defense missions, and low -intensity maritime operations, making it a versatile platform for litoral operations.
The introduction of INS Androth adds a significant blow to the capabilities of the Asw Navy, especially in the fight against threats that are opposed to the opponents in the Littoráls. The induction of the ship underlines the continuing emphasis of the Navy to strengthen the indigenization, innovation and increase in abilities, while reaffirming the fundamental contribution of GRSE in strengthening the Indian naval security architecture, said Vice Admiral Pendharkar.
The ship was named after Androth, the northernmost island of the Lakshadweep Group, known for its historical and strategic importance in the Indian naval area.
Vice Admiral Pendharkar emphasized the strategic importance of native platforms, such as INS Androth in strengthening Indian maritime fitness and protection of national interests.
As part of the Atmanirbhar initiative, Steel Authority of India Limited provided a full requirement for special boat steel.
The tarpaulin added full quantities of special steel-including HR leaves and boards-for eight ASW-SWCs, including Ins Arnal and Ins Androth, which were built by GRSE.
The steel came from sailboats in Bokaro, Bhilai and Rourkel.
Published – October 6, 2025 9:21 IS IS
