♦ The Indian Navy commissioned INS Androth, the second vessel in its series of Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at a ceremonial event held at the Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2025.

♦ This was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

♦ Measuring 77 metres in length and displacing about 1,500 tonnes, INS Androth is specially designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal and shallow waters.

♦ The ship is equipped with advanced weapons, sensors, and communication systems, enabling it to detect, track, and neutralise sub-surface threats with precision. 

♦ INS Androth derives its name from Androth Island, the northernmost island of the Lakshadweep group, known for its historical and strategic maritime significance.

♦ The construction of INS Androth marks another success for GRSE, which is building eight ASW-SWC vessels for the Indian Navy.

♦ The first of the series, INS Arnala, was commissioned on June 18, 2025.