What is the name of the first warship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Craft (ASW SWC) project under construction byCSL, Kochi whose first Keel laying ceremony was undertaken on 30 Aug 22?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) - Mahe

Explanation:

• The first warship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project under construction by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, is named Mahe.
• The keel-laying ceremony for this vessel was conducted on 30 August 2022.
• The ASW SWC project aims to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities in coastal anti-submarine warfare operations.

Information Booster:

• Project Overview:
• Objective: Enhance the Indian Navy's shallow water anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
• Scope: Construction of eight ASW SWC ships by CSL.
• Arnala-Class Vessels:
• Features: Equipped with advanced sonar systems, torpedoes, and other state-of-the-art underwater sensors.
• Role: Designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters, low-intensity maritime operations, and mine-laying missions.

Additional Knowledge:

• Mangrol is the name of thethird ship in the ASW SWC project by CSL, with its keel laid on 21 February 2023.
• Arnala is the first ship of theASW SWC project constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), was launched on 20 December 2022..
• Malwan is the name of the second ship in the ASW SWC project by CSL, with its keel laid on 21 February 2023.