Machilipatnam ASW Shallow Water Craft Launched at Cochin
Why in the news
The Navy added another anti-submarine vessel to its building programme in July 2026 when the seventh Mahe-class craft slid into the water at Kochi.
Key facts
- Vessel: Machilipatnam (BY 529).
- Class: Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft; seventh of eight.
- Builder and place: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
- Launch date: 29 July 2026.
Name and role
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Port city of Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters |
| Purpose | Safeguard maritime interests and reflect maritime heritage |
Exam angle
- Series position: seventh of eight.
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- Class name: Mahe-class.