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Indian Navy commissions INS Mangrol to strengthen coastal defence

October 12, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mangrol, its third Mahe-class anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on October 12, 2026.

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Cochin Shipyard secures orders for over 40 ships from global clients

October 9, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has received orders to build more than 40 ships for clients in the US, Germany, Norway and other countries.

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India launches first indigenous fleet support ship ‘Surya’

October 7, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Union Minister of Defence launched India’s first indigenously built Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam on October 6, 2026.

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Tuticorin Container Terminal handles longest-ever vessel call

September 25, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Tuticorin International Container Terminal (TICT), operated by J.M. Baxi Ports & Logistics, has handled M.V. CMA CGM Thorium

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DP World Cochin adds new service linking India to Middle East

September 21, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

DP World Cochin’s International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) has commenced handling the new MGR IFR Service

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited plans Rs 270 billion shipbuilding cluster at Dighi

September 15, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) plans to invest around Rs 270 billion to establish a greenfield shipbuilding cluster at Dighi in Maharashtra’s Raigad district.

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Cochin Shipyard, Drydocks World form JV to operate and expand ship repair facility in Kochi

September 14, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) and Drydocks World, a DP World company, have formed a joint venture (JV) agreement to operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Kochi.

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Shreeji Shipping signs charter agreement for coastal vessel

September 14, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Shreeji Shipping Global has signed a time charter party agreement with AMNS Shipping and Logistics for deploying MV Sanghi Sudarshan for coastal cargo movement.

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An indigenous ocean research vessel, Sagar Manthan gets launched

September 10, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

On September 9, 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched ‘Sagar Manthan’, an indigenous ocean research vessel being built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

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GRSE, Damen sign MoU to build advanced dredgers in India

September 3, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Netherlands-based Damen Technical Cooperation B.V.

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Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai

August 31, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai

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Indian Navy receives first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

August 28, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy received Samarthak, its first indigenous multi-purpose vessel (MPV), from Larsen & Toubro’s Kattupalli shipyard on August 27, 2026.

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India plans to add 100 more Indian-flagged vessels over the next five years

August 26, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India is planning to add 100 more Indian-flagged vessels over the next five years to reduce its dependence on foreign shipping lines and lower its foreign freight bill.

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Kerala government approves land lease to Cochin Shipyard for a ship-block building project

August 19, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Kerala government has approved the lease of 18.16 acres at Ramanthuruth, near Kochi, to Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for a new ship-block building facility.

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Comprehensive digital platform E-Samudra, gets launched

August 10, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

India has launched E-Samudra, a comprehensive digital platform aimed at transforming maritime governance and improving services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports and other stakeholders.

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Goa Shipyard plans to establish a new shipbuilding facility at Jaigarh in Maharashtra

August 5, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) is planning to establish a new shipbuilding facility at Jaigarh in Maharashtra, as part of a broader strategy to expand capacity

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Indian Navy launches fifth diving support craft in Kolkata

August 3, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy has launched DSC A24, the fifth vessel under its diving support craft (DSC) project, at Titagarh Rail Systems shipyard in Kolkata. Built under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, the indigenous craft is designed to support underwater diving operations, including harbour maintenance, salvage, inspections and repairs. Featuring a catamaran hull and a displacement of 300-400 tonnes, the vessel has been constructed in compliance with Indian Register of Shipping and naval standards.

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Cochin Shipyard to invest Rs 20 billion to establish a new shipbuilding and repair facility at VOC Port

August 3, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will invest around Rs 20 billion to establish a new shipbuilding and repair facility at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.

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Indian Navy inducts indigenous deep-sea rescue vessel ‘Nipun’

July 31, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

The Indian Navy has received Nipun, the second indigenous diving support vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam

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Cochin Shipyard launches seventh anti-submarine warfare craft for Indian Navy

July 29, 2026 | News & Developments, Shipping

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has launched Machilipatnam, the seventh of eight anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts (ASW-SWC) being built for the Indian Navy, on July 29, 2026.

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Category: Shipping

Indian Navy commissions INS Mangrol to strengthen coastal defence

Cochin Shipyard secures orders for over 40 ships from global clients

India launches first indigenous fleet support ship ‘Surya’

Tuticorin Container Terminal handles longest-ever vessel call

DP World Cochin adds new service linking India to Middle East

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited plans Rs 270 billion shipbuilding cluster at Dighi

Cochin Shipyard, Drydocks World form JV to operate and expand ship repair facility in Kochi

Shreeji Shipping signs charter agreement for coastal vessel

An indigenous ocean research vessel, Sagar Manthan gets launched

GRSE, Damen sign MoU to build advanced dredgers in India

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai

Indian Navy receives first indigenous multi-purpose vessel ‘Samarthak’

India plans to add 100 more Indian-flagged vessels over the next five years

Kerala government approves land lease to Cochin Shipyard for a ship-block building project

Comprehensive digital platform E-Samudra, gets launched

Goa Shipyard plans to establish a new shipbuilding facility at Jaigarh in Maharashtra

Indian Navy launches fifth diving support craft in Kolkata

Cochin Shipyard to invest Rs 20 billion to establish a new shipbuilding and repair facility at VOC Port

Indian Navy inducts indigenous deep-sea rescue vessel ‘Nipun’

Cochin Shipyard launches seventh anti-submarine warfare craft for Indian Navy

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