Visakhapatnam, Oct 6: Built with over 80% indigenous content and a design to enhance anti-submarine operations in the nation's shallow coastal zones, the Indian Navy will formally induct “Androth”, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in the city, on Monday.

The ship's induction is expected to significantly bolster the Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, particularly in countering threats in littoral waters, an official release from the Eastern Naval Command, on Sunday.

"The Indian Navy is set to commission 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam," the release said.

The commissioning ceremony will be presided over by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag O

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