Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), a public-sector shipbuilder, will launch three technologically advanced vessels, including an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) for the Indian Navy, here on Saturday, the company said.
The other vessels to be launched are the Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) and India’s largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari.
According to CSL, the triple launch reaffirms the shipyard’s leadership in naval, commercial and green maritime segments. “These launch will showcase India’s engineering excellence, indigenisation drive and commitment to sustainable maritime development under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives,” the CSL said in a statement.
The ASW SWC for the Navy is the sixth vessel built under an eight-ship contract signed in April 2019.
The 78-metre-long, 896-tonne craft can achieve speeds up to 25 knots and is equipped with advanced underwater