Kolkata: In a significant move to enhance indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reintjes GmbH, a renowned German manufacturer specializing in marine propulsion gearboxes.
This partnership is expected to elevate propulsion efficiency in both defence warships and commercial vessels built in India, supporting the country’s maritime self-reliance goals.
Strengthening India’s Maritime Power
The MoU was signed at GRSE’s premises in Kolkata, marking a major step in boosting India’s defence manufacturing and commercial shipbuilding sectors. Reintjes GmbH, headquartered in Hameln, Germany, brings a legacy of engineering excellence in marine gearbox design and manufacturing.
Under the agreement, GRSE and Reintjes will collaborate on the integration of high-quality propulsion gear trains with selected engines for new vessels. These integrated systems will be fitted on both defence and export-oriented commercial ships.
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Key Benefits of the Collaboration
Enhanced Propulsion Efficiency: The gearboxes from Reintjes are known for their durability, performance, and compact design, which can greatly improve ship propulsion systems.
Technology Transfer: The collaboration is expected to pave the way for technology exchange and possible localized production in future, aligning with the Indian Government’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
Export Potential: GRSE’s growing portfolio of international clients will benefit from world-class propulsion solutions, making Indian-built ships more competitive globally.
Official Statement
A senior GRSE official commented:
“This partnership with Reintjes GmbH is a strategic leap forward. It reflects our ongoing commitment to integrating world-class marine technologies into Indian shipbuilding. The synergy between GRSE’s manufacturing excellence and Reintjes’ engineering innovation will serve both national defence and global clients effectively.”
About the Partners
GRSE is one of India’s leading defence shipyards, with a legacy of over six decades and a strong track record of delivering complex naval vessels for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
Reintjes GmbH is a global player in high-performance marine propulsion gearboxes, supplying advanced gear solutions to navies, commercial fleets, and shipbuilders worldwide.
