Mumbai: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for dry dock repairs of DCI vessels at CSL’s facilities across India. The agreement, signed on September 7, 2026, will remain valid for five years.
Both CSL and DCI function under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The partnership is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two public sector enterprises and improving the efficiency of vessel maintenance and repair operations.
CSL and DCI Sign Five-Year MoU
Under the MoU, vessels operated by DCI will undergo dry dock repairs at suitable CSL facilities across India.
The agreement is expected to create a structured framework for cooperation between the two organisations and facilitate timely maintenance of DCI’s fleet.
The partnership will focus on:
- Dry dock repairs of DCI vessels
- Efficient vessel maintenance
- Strengthening ship repair capabilities
- Supporting timely repair and maintenance activities
- Enhancing the operational readiness of DCI’s fleet
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MoU Signed by Senior Officials
The MoU was signed by senior officials representing both organisations.
From Cochin Shipyard Limited:
- Sanil Peter, General Manager (Ship Repair)
From Dredging Corporation of India:
- Dr. GVR Murthy, General Manager (Technical)
The signing marks an important step towards enhancing cooperation between CSL and DCI in the area of ship repair and vessel maintenance.
Partnership to Strengthen DCI Fleet Readiness
The strategic partnership is expected to facilitate efficient maintenance of DCI vessels and enhance the company’s access to ship repair capabilities. By enabling DCI vessels to utilise CSL’s dry dock facilities across India, the collaboration is aimed at supporting sustained operational readiness of the DCI fleet.
The arrangement is also expected to contribute to a more efficient maritime ecosystem by bringing together the capabilities and expertise of two public sector enterprises operating under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Focus on Stronger Maritime Ecosystem
The collaboration between CSL and DCI is expected to support India’s maritime infrastructure by strengthening domestic ship repair and maintenance capabilities.
The five-year MoU provides a long-term framework for cooperation and is intended to contribute to improved vessel availability, efficient maintenance and enhanced operational preparedness.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited and Dredging Corporation of India
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a leading Indian shipbuilding and ship repair company under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Based in Kochi, CSL undertakes construction and repair of commercial and defence vessels and operates major ship repair facilities, including the International Ship Repair Facility at Willingdon Island.
Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, engaged primarily in dredging services for ports, waterways and other maritime infrastructure. Its fleet of dredging vessels supports the development and maintenance of India’s maritime and port infrastructure.
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