Anti-submarine warfare craft ‘INS Androth’ launched in Kolkata

• The INS Androth, second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was launched on March 21, 2023, in Kolkata.
• INS Androth has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
• INS Arnala is the first in this series.
• Features
  • INS Androth measures about 77.6 metres long and 10.5 metres wide.
  • It requires a draught of only 2.7 metres.
  • The INS Androth is propelled by three diesel-driven water jets.
  • It is capable to attain a maximum speed of 25 knots.
  • carry lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets and mines, close-in weapons system (30mm gun) and 16.7mm stabilized remote controlled guns.
• Key Functions
  • to conduct anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low intensity maritime operations and mine laying operations.
  • undertake full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters and various surface platforms.