₹1,570 Cr Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar (Guj.) Approved
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs led by
Narendra Modi approved a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat.
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The project will be jointly developed by Deendayal
Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited.
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Total investment: ₹1,570 crore
Key
Features
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Brownfield development with:
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650-metre jetty
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Two large floating dry docks
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Workshops and marine infrastructure
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Strategic location near major ports like Mundra and
Kandla
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Suitable for large commercial and foreign
vessels
Capacity
& Capability Boost
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Addresses lack of domestic capacity for large
ships (>230 m)
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Will enable repairs of vessels up to 300 metres
in length
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Reduces dependence on foreign shipyards and
forex outflow
Employment
& Economic Impact
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Expected jobs:
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~290 direct jobs
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~1,100 indirect jobs
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Boost to:
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MSMEs
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Maritime ancillary services
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Regional economic development
Strategic
Importance
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Improves turnaround time and competitiveness
of Indian ports
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Strengthens India’s ship repair ecosystem on the
western coast
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Aligns with:
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Maritime India Vision 2030
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Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
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Overall, the project is a major step toward
maritime self-reliance and global competitiveness in ship repair services.
The
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, on 5 May, 2026 has approved the development of a state‑of‑the‑art
Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, marking a
major expansion of the national ship repair ecosystem. The project will be
jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard
Limited (CSL), with a combined investment of Rs.1,570 crore.
The
project is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650 metres jetty, two large
floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure. Vadinar’s natural deep draft, connectivity to major
shipping routes, and proximity to key ports such as Mundra and Kandla make it
an optimal location for repair operations, particularly for large commercial
and foreign‑flagged vessels.
The
project will also create opportunities for skill development and generate
direct and indirect employment, while enabling the growth of maritime ancillary
services and MSMEs in the surrounding region.
Impact:
The
Vadinar Ship Repair Facility will directly address a
critical gap in India’s ship repair infrastructure, as the country currently
lacks adequate domestic capacity to repair large vessels exceeding 230 m
in length. By enabling repair of vessels up to 300 m, the facility will
allow high‑value repairs of large vessels within India. This will
significantly reduce dependence on foreign shipyards and curb foreign exchange
outflow.
Enhanced
turnaround times and strengthened repair capability on the western coast will
improve the overall competitiveness of Indian ports. The project is expected to
create sustainable employment, generating approximately 290 direct and around
1,100 indirect jobs across ship repair, logistics, and ancillary industries,
while catalysing a broader maritime industrial ecosystem.
The
initiative will contribute to regional economic growth and support India’s long‑term
maritime objectives under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal
Vision 2047.