Indian Navy to commission ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Androth’ at Visakhapatnam on Monday

The Indian Navy is set to commission its second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at a ceremonial event at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Monday. The ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.

The commissioning of Androth marks yet another milestone in the Indian Navy’s steady stride towards capability enhancement and indigenisation. The induction is part of a larger momentum that has seen several state-of-the-art warships join the naval fleet in recent months.

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Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, Androth is a testimony to India’s growing maritime self-reliance with over 80% indigenous content. The ship underscores the Navy’s commitment to enhancing indigenous capability through innovative technologies and home-grown solutions.

The commissioning of Androth will significantly bolster the Navy’s ASW capabilities, especially in countering threats in littoral waters. It reflects the Navy’s sustained emphasis on indigenisation, innovation, and capability enhancement, while also highlighting the vital role of GRSE in strengthening India’s maritime security architecture.

Together, these inductions—Arnala, Nistar, Udaygiri, Nilgiri, and now Androth in recent months—reflect the Navy’s balanced growth across the spectrum of maritime operations. Above all, they embody the spirit of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), with a high percentage of indigenous content, design expertise, and home-grown innovations from Indian shipyards and industries.