Shipbuilding Industry
Navigating the Future: Unlocking India's Shipbuilding Potential with Expert Guidance
Revitalizing India’s Shipyard Industry
India’s shipbuilding industry is gaining momentum backed by Indian Government’s desire to promote shipbuilding in country. Government of India and State Governments through their Maritime Boards are working on a comprehensive Shipbuilding Policy to attract investment in the sector. This is essential as India is a key player in the global maritime landscape handling more than 1.35 billion tonnes of cargo at their ports. The Government proposal envisages shipyards in India to focus on the construction of large ocean-going vessels to specialized ships.
Shipbuilding Sector is Poised for Growth
India offers numerous advantages for shipbuilding, including a growing pool of skilled labor, competitive production costs, and a government keen to promote indigenous manufacturing. The nation has captive market in the form of local ships for Naval forces, coastal shipping, Inland waterways, harbour crafts and offshore vessels. These segments provide base for the new building market. The sector would have to become globally competitive to target Global newbuilding market.
The shipbuilding industry in India is presently limited mostly to Government Shipyards that build ships for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. There are a few private shipyards including L&T, Chowgule, Shoft, etc. L&T Shipyard has repaired ships of US Navy. The Government of India and State Governments focus to promote shipbuilding through an incentive linked scheme is likely to promote the sector. This is likely to encourage investments in the sector.
Parameters to Drive Shipbuilding: Key factors like government incentives, implementation of technology induced advance infrastructure and skilled labor are likely to drive growth. Government’s focus to increase share of manufacturing in GDP along with favorable policies, is poised to position India as a competitive Shipbuilder.
Fleet Acquisition Plan of India’s Naval Forces: India’s naval fleet expansion includes advanced warships and submarines, creating steady demand for domestic shipyards. This initiative aligns with national security goals and boosts local shipbuilding activity. Several ship segments of Defence ships have been open for Private Sector participation. Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard had history of placing newbuilding orders for warships to private shipyards in India.
Fleet Replacement Plan of India’s Naval Forces: India’s Naval Forces is gradually replacing aging vessels with technologically advanced ships. This ongoing replacement program offers significant opportunities for shipbuilders to contribute to defense readiness.
Commercial Shipbuilding: The shipyards of India would have opportunities to enter and grow in the commercial shipbuilding sector. India was hub for new building of specialised ships. There were a few orders for large bulk carriers as well.
Indian-Flagged Ships Fleet Upgradation and Replacement: India has a Wishlist to increase its share in Global shipping since long. There exist opportunities for new building of commercial ships of Indian ship owners catering to their fleet expansion plan and replacement of aging fleet.
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