The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Anjadip, a specialized “Dolphin Hunter” anti-submarine warfare vessel, at Chennai Port. This vessel, designed to detect and neutralize enemy submarines in shallow waters, is part of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC) program. INS Anjadip, constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata, is tailored for operations in the littoral combat environment, crucial for national security.
Measuring 77 meters in length, INS Anjadip is equipped with a high-speed water-jet propulsion system, enabling speeds of up to 25 knots. This propulsion setup enhances its maneuverability and response capabilities for sustained patrols and quick interception missions along India’s coastline. Described as a “Dolphin Hunter,” the vessel is armed with advanced indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare weapons and sensors, including the hull-mounted sonar ‘Abhay’ for underwater detection in shallow waters.
The commissioning ceremony, to be presided over by Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, signifies the navy’s emphasis on indigenization and self-reliance in defense manufacturing. INS Anjadip, named after Anjadip Island off the Karwar coast, will contribute to securing maritime approaches along the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts. Besides anti-submarine operations, it will engage in coastal surveillance, low-intensity maritime activities, and search-and-rescue missions, expanding its operational scope.
