The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Anjadip, the third vessel under the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) program. The handover took place on December 22, 2025, at INS Adyar in Chennai.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) built the vessel in Kolkata. Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classed the warship under its Naval Rules.
Anjadip takes its name from Anjediva Island off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka. The island holds strategic importance in India’s maritime domain.
The vessel measures 77 metres in length. It is the largest Indian naval warship powered by a diesel engine and waterjet propulsion system. The setup improves manoeuvrability and performance in shallow waters.
The ship is designed for underwater surveillance and anti-submarine warfare in coastal areas. It can also conduct low-intensity maritime operations, mine-laying missions, and search and rescue tasks.
The induction of IRS-classed ASW SWC vessels will strengthen the Indian Navy’s shallow water warfare capability. The program also supports coastal security and overall maritime readiness.
IRS said it remains committed to supporting indigenous shipbuilding and naval capability development through classification, technical expertise, and safety assurance, in line with India’s self-reliance goals in defence manufacturing.
