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HSL’s Bhanu Priya Felicitated for Pioneering Work in Maritime Design on International Day for Women in Maritime

She is the only woman officer from Andhra Pradesh and shipyards to receive this honour.
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Ms. M. Bhanu Priya, Deputy General Manager (Design & Business Development) at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), was honoured today for her outstanding contributions to maritime design during the International Day for Women in Maritime event held at the Taj Hotel, Mumbai.

The prestigious event was organised by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, in collaboration with the National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee. The occasion was graced by the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Bhanu Priya was recognised for her pioneering role in advancing green shipbuilding technologies, with a special focus on the design of hydrogen-powered tugs — a step seen as crucial to the future of sustainable maritime operations. She is the only woman officer from shipyards and from Andhra Pradesh to receive this distinction.

Speaking on the honour, Bhanu Priya expressed her gratitude:
“I feel privileged to receive this prestigious award on behalf of my team and all the incredible women employees of HSL. The shipyard is undergoing a significant transformation, and women are playing a crucial role in this journey, contributing across departments. At HSL, women are being empowered in meaningful and tangible ways. We are the front runners, seizing opportunities and proving our excellence in various domains.”

Observed globally on May 18, the International Day for Women in Maritime celebrates the achievements and growing impact of women in the maritime sector, highlighting the need for greater gender equality and inclusion in the industry.

About Hindustan Shipyard Limited

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) is a public sector undertaking shipyard located in Visakhapatnam, on the east coast of India. HSL is a major shipyard in India, with a capacity to manufacture vessels up to 80,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT). The shipyard is the 2nd biggest after Cochin Shipyard.


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