Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) marked a landmark achievement in Indian shipbuilding with the simultaneous launch of three state-of-the-art vessels – the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), the Hybrid Electric Methanol-Ready Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), and India’s largest Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger, DCI Dredge Godavari. The launches underscore India’s growing self-reliance in maritime technology under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Maritime India Vision 2030 initiatives.
The ASW SWC, the sixth in a series of eight for the Indian Navy, will be commissioned as INS Magdala. Measuring 78 meters and weighing 896 tonnes, it features advanced sensors, torpedoes, ASW rockets, and mine-laying capability. The CSOV, a 93-meter hybrid-electric vessel, will support offshore wind farm operations with cutting-edge propulsion and accommodation for technicians. The DCI Dredge Godavari, India’s largest dredger, boasts a 12,000-cubic-meter hopper, 127-meter length, and a 36-meter dredging depth, enhancing port shaping and waterway management.
In Guwahati, these launches are expected to strengthen regional maritime and logistics sectors, with potential ripple effects in trade, port operations, and related industrial services. Local suppliers and ancillary businesses may benefit from increased demand for marine engineering, equipment, and technology solutions, supporting economic growth in northeastern India. With these milestones, CSL reinforces India’s position as a global hub for advanced and sustainable shipbuilding.
