BY 528 (Magdala), the sixth vessel in the series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC), was launched on 18 Oct 2025 at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. In keeping with naval maritime tradition, the ship was launched by Mrs. Renu Rajaram in the presence of Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A), along with senior officials from the Indian Navy and CSL.
This ship is indigenously designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited. Delivery of the first ship is planned end Oct 2025. ASW SWCs will augment underwater domain awareness, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Mine Laying capabilities.
Propelled by three Diesel Engine powered waterjets, these ships are equipped with role defining sensors such as a Hull Mounted Sonar and Low Frequency Variable Depth Sonar (LFVDS), and firepower provided by state-of-the-art Torpedoes, Anti-Submarine Rockets, NSG-30 Gun and 12.7 mm SRCG.
Besides the Launch of Magdala, the Cochin Shipyard Limited also launched two more vessels, one being a CSOV for M/s Pelagic Wind Services, Cyprus and second being the largest indigenously manufactured dredger for M/s DCI, Mumbai. A proud moment for India's indigenous shipbuilding.