Anti Submarine Warfare Tender

Location IndiaScope The CSL proposed ships are designed for a deep displacement of about 750 tonne speed of 25 knots and complement of 57 and capable of full scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters and co-ordinated ASW operations with aircraft. Equipped with highly advanced state-of-the-art integrated platform management systems including propulsion machinery auxiliary machinery power generation and distribution machinery and damage control machinery etc. the vessels will have the capability to interdictdestroy sub-surface targets in coastal waters and can also be deployed for search and rescue by day and night in coastal areas. State-run Cochin Shipyard Limited CSL and the Defence Ministry to construction of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts ASWSWCs for the Indian Navy a contract in the national capital worth Rs. 6311 crore. The order value for these eight vessels is pegged at Rs. 6311.32 crore. While the first ship is to be delivered within 42 months from signing the contract the balance ships delivery schedule will be two ships per year. The project will have to be completed within 84 months.