INS Anjadip – Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft
Context
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Anjadip, the fourth indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at Chennai Port.
It was commissioned by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
Key Features
Length: 77 metres
Role: Detection, tracking and neutralisation of enemy submarines in coastal (littoral) waters
Built at: Kattupalli
Shipbuilder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
Named after: Historic Anjadip Island off Karwar coast
Operational Capabilities
INS Anjadip is equipped with:
Modern shallow-water sonars
Lightweight torpedoes
Anti-submarine rockets
Combat Management System
Functions
Anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters
Coastal surveillance
Low-intensity maritime operations
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Prelims Practice MCQs
Q.With reference to INS Anjadip, consider the following statements:
It is an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft.
It is primarily designed for blue-water oceanic operations.
It is equipped with shallow-water sonars and lightweight torpedoes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: INS Anjadip is an ASW Shallow Water Craft.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is designed for coastal/littoral waters, not blue-water deep ocean operations.
Statement 3 is correct: It carries shallow-water sonars and lightweight torpedoes.
Q.INS Anjadip has been constructed by:
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
B. Cochin Shipyard Limited
C. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
Answer: C
Explanation:
INS Anjadip was constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers at Kattupalli.