INS Mangrol Marks New Milestone for Surat as Hazira Steel Bolsters India’s Maritime Security

Surat/Hazira (Gujarat) [India], October 26: The Indian Navy’s newly commissioned Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Mangrol carries a strong Surat connection, having been built using 100% specialised steel supplied by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) from its Hazira facility.

Commissioned on 12 October 2026 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, INS Mangrol represents another moment of pride for Surat, showcasing how world-class manufacturing capabilities developed in Hazira are contributing to projects of national importance. From landmark infrastructure projects to critical defence platforms, steel manufactured in Hazira continues to support India’s growth and strategic ambitions.

The latest achievement places Surat at the centre of yet another national milestone, with Hazira-made steel helping strengthen India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities. As the country advances its Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, Hazira’s contribution to strategically significant projects such as INS Mangrol demonstrates the important role Surat is playing in nation-building and defence self-reliance.

Fittingly, the vessel is named after Mangrol, a coastal town and important fishing harbour in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, creating a strong Gujarat connection for a warship built with 100% specialised steel manufactured at AM/NS India’s Hazira facility.