New Delhi: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), one of India’s premier shipbuilding companies, signed a series of significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during India Maritime Week 2025, held from 27–31 October 2025. The MoUs reaffirm GRSE’s dedication to advancing India’s shipbuilding capabilities, fostering indigenous innovation, and supporting the nation’s maritime ambitions.
Key MoUs Signed
A major MoU was signed between GRSE and IRS-CEMS in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal. The partnership focuses on collaborative initiatives in ship design, technological innovation, and maritime research, enhancing India’s domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Another MoU was inked with the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) to establish a Greenfield Shipyard. The project will involve mutual cooperation to develop a state-of-the-art shipbuilding facility along with ancillary units and a robust supporting ecosystem. The proposed shipyard will have the capability to construct advanced maritime platforms, including Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) class vessels, significantly strengthening India’s shipbuilding infrastructure and promoting Aatmanirbharta in the maritime sector.
Additionally, GRSE signed an MoU with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), further supporting its strategy to enhance domestic capabilities and innovation in the maritime industry.
Driving India’s Maritime Vision
These strategic collaborations highlight GRSE’s proactive role in strengthening indigenous shipbuilding, fostering technological advancement, and contributing to India’s vision of becoming a global maritime leader. The partnerships align with the government’s focus on Aatmanirbharta and sustainable development in defense and maritime sectors, positioning GRSE as a key driver of India’s maritime infrastructure and innovation.
About GRSE
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), headquartered in Kolkata, is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. Established in 1884, GRSE specializes in designing, building, and repairing warships, auxiliary vessels, and specialized ships for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial clients. Renowned for its indigenous technology development and high-quality shipbuilding, GRSE plays a pivotal role in advancing India’s maritime and defense capabilities.
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