Mumbai: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) organised an on-campus training workshop for officers of its Ship Repair Division to strengthen the focus on predictable, timely and customer-centric vessel redelivery.
The workshop focused on improving ship repair planning and execution, with emphasis on realistic commitments, critical-path management, communication, quality and classification readiness, and variation control. The programme aimed to strengthen customer confidence by enabling reliable and on-time delivery of repaired vessels.
CSL Workshop Focuses on Timely Vessel Redelivery
The workshop highlighted several key aspects of ship repair operations that can contribute to predictable vessel redelivery.
The key focus areas included:
- Customer-centric planning
- Realistic project commitments
- Critical-path management
- Clear and timely communication
- Quality management
- Class readiness
- Variation control
- Reliable and on-time vessel redelivery
The sessions emphasised the importance of aligning planning and execution with customer requirements while maintaining quality and classification standards.
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Maritime Experts Share Practical Ship Repair Insights
Several experienced maritime professionals participated in the workshop and shared practical insights from their respective areas of expertise.
The speakers included:
- Capt. Sasikumar Swaminathan, former Senior Vice President, Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)
- Capt. Sajan K. Verghese, former Dock Master, Cochin Port Authority (CoPA)
- Capt. G.K. George
- Suresh Parameswara Kurup, Managing Director, Synergy Oceanic Services
- Vivek Jain, Synergy Group
- Nitin Kandwal, Synergy Group
- Sajith Kumar, Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)
Their participation brought industry and customer perspectives into the discussions on effective ship repair planning and execution.
CSL Leadership Sets Context for Workshop
Rajesh Gopalakrishnan, Director (Technical), Cochin Shipyard, set the context for the workshop and highlighted the importance of strengthening ship repair processes.
The programme was also attended by Sivakumar A, CGM (Ship Repair), and Sanil Peter, GM (Ship Repair).
The participation of CSL’s senior officials and experienced maritime professionals provided a platform for discussing operational challenges and practical approaches to improving repair timelines.
Interactive Sessions Focus on Ship Repair Challenges
The workshop featured interactive sessions, case simulations and an open forum, allowing participants to examine ship repair operations from multiple perspectives.
The discussions brought together viewpoints from:
- Shipyard teams
- Vessel customers
- Classification societies
- Maritime industry professionals
The case-based approach provided an opportunity to discuss practical challenges related to planning, execution, quality requirements and vessel redelivery.
Focus on Customer Confidence and Reliable Ship Repair Services
A central objective of the workshop was to strengthen customer confidence through reliable, predictable and timely ship repair services.
By focusing on critical-path activities, clear communication, quality and class readiness, CSL aims to improve coordination across different stages of ship repair projects and support timely vessel redelivery.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and one of India’s major shipbuilding and ship repair companies. The company undertakes shipbuilding and ship repair projects for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, commercial customers and international clients, with capabilities covering construction, repair, maintenance and modernisation of a wide range of vessels.
