The Indian Navy is set to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with the commissioning of Anjadip, the third vessel under the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project. The warship will be formally inducted into the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on February 27.
The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, marking another milestone in India’s push towards defence self-reliance under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Anjadip represents a significant achievement in indigenous warship design and construction. The vessel has been specifically designed for operations in littoral or coastal waters, where shallow depths pose unique challenges for naval missions.
Nicknamed a “Dolphin Hunter,” the ship is equipped for the detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal areas. Its indigenous suite of anti-submarine warfare systems includes the Hull Mounted Sonar Abhay, lightweight torpedoes and ASW rockets. Beyond its primary ASW role, the ship is also capable of coastal surveillance, low-intensity maritime operations and search-and-rescue missions.
Measuring 77 metres in length, Anjadip is powered by a high-speed water-jet propulsion system, allowing it to achieve speeds of up to 25 knots for swift response and sustained operations.
The vessel is named after Anjadip, a historically significant island off the coast of Karwar. Its induction is expected to enhance the Navy’s operational readiness in safeguarding India’s maritime interests and coastal approaches, including the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry region, further advancing the transformation of the Indian Navy into a modern, self-reliant force.
