The Indian Navy is set to commission its second state-of-the-art Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), Androth, at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam, on 6 October 2025. The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, marking the formal induction of the second of sixteen ASW-SWC ships into service.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, with over 80% indigenous components, Androth exemplifies India’s vision of Aatmanirbharta and growing maritime self-reliance. Constructed under the guidance of the Directorate of Ship Production and overseen by the Warship Overseeing Team in Kolkata, the vessel was handed over to the Indian Navy on 13 September 2025.
The ship’s name, Androth, is derived from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, symbolising India’s commitment to safeguarding its vast maritime territories. It carries forward the legacy of its predecessor, INS Androth (P69), which served the nation with distinction for over 27 years before decommissioning.
Fitted with advanced weapon and sensor suites, modern communication systems, and waterjet propulsion, Androth is capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising underwater threats with precision. Its versatile platform also allows it to conduct maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, and coastal defence missions across a wide spectrum of threats.
The commissioning of Androth strengthens India’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities and reinforces the nation’s resolve to design, develop, and build world-class warships indigenously. It marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy’s efforts to enhance maritime security and operational readiness along the nation’s extensive coastline.
