Indian Navy unveils crest of Mahe, first Mahe-class ASW shallow water craft
The Indian Navy unveiled the crest of Mahe, the first ship of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on 17 November 2025 ahead of its commissioning in Mumbai.
Summary
Mahe, named after the coastal town of Mahe on India's western seaboard, carries a crest showing an 'Urumi' — the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu and a symbol of Kerala's martial heritage — rising from the sea, signifying agility and precision in littoral operations. The ship's motto is 'Silent Hunters', reflecting the stealth and vigilance of anti-submarine warfare. The Navy said the crest reflects India's growing self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
Key facts
- Ship
- Mahe — first Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft
- Crest
- Urumi (Kalarippayattu sword) rising from the sea
- Motto
- 'Silent Hunters'
- Named after
- Coastal town of Mahe, western seaboard
- Commissioning
- Upcoming, in Mumbai
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The crest of Mahe, the first Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft unveiled in November 2025, depicts which weapon rising from the sea?
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Correct answer: A — Urumi
The crest shows an 'Urumi', the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu and a symbol of Kerala's martial heritage.
What is the motto of the Indian Navy's ship Mahe?
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Correct answer: D — Silent Hunters
The ship's motto is 'Silent Hunters', reflecting the anti-submarine warfare ethos.