Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan

The Indian Navy commissions INS Malvan in Karnataka. INS Malvan is commissioned at Karwar on 22 Jul 2026 as a Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.

INS Malvan (Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft):

Dimension	Key Details
Class and type	INS Malvan comprises the second Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft.
Builder	INS Malvan is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi.
Induction count	INS Malvan comprises the sixth of 16 such vessels to join the Indian Navy.
Indigenous content	INS Malvan comprises over 80% indigenous content.
Operational capabilities	INS Malvan comprises capabilities for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), and mine warfare.
Name origin	INS Malvan derives its name from the coastal town of Malvan in Maharashtra, a region linked to the maritime heritage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Vessel’s predecessor	INS Malvan comprises a predecessor that has remained an inshore Indian Naval Minesweeper in service till 2003.
Crest	INS Malvan comprises the crest ‘Bagh Nakha’ (Tiger's Claw), symbolising bravery, warfare tactics, agility, and audacity.
Motto	INS Malvan comprises the motto ‘Silent Claws’, embodying lethality, stealth, and the ability to strike the adversary swiftly.