The Indian Navy formally commissioned INS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, at Chennai Port on 27 February 2026. The ceremony was presided over by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
The event was hosted by Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, and attended by senior naval officers, former Commanding Officers of the erstwhile Anjadip, and representatives from Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Larsen & Toubro, along with other dignitaries.
In his address, Admiral Tripathi highlighted the strategic significance of the ship’s induction and commended the shipbuilders and crew for their commitment and timely delivery.
Named after the historic island off the coast of Karwar, INS Anjadip is designed specifically for anti-submarine warfare in shallow littoral waters. The 77-metre, 1,400-tonne vessel features over 80% indigenous content, reflecting India’s growing self-reliance in warship design and defence electronics.
Configured as a rapid-response “Dolphin Hunter,” the ship is equipped with a modern ASW suite and an advanced Combat Management System to detect, track and neutralise sub-surface threats.
The commissioning of INS Anjadip, following INS Arnala and Androth, marks a significant milestone in the Navy’s force-level growth and capability enhancement. The vessel has been placed under the operational and administrative control of the Flag Officer Commanding, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Naval Area, further strengthening India’s maritime security architecture and safeguarding vital sea lanes and coastal infrastructure.
