The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar in Gujarat, with an investment of ₹1,570 crore.

This landmark project is designed to bolster India’s maritime infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign shipyards, positioning the nation as a competitive player in global ship repair services.

The facility will be developed jointly by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), combining the strengths of a major port authority with India’s largest shipbuilding and repair company.

This collaboration ensures that the project benefits from CSL’s technical expertise and DPA’s strategic location and port infrastructure, creating a synergy that will enhance operational efficiency.

The Vadinar ship repair complex will feature critical infrastructure including a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks capable of accommodating vessels up to 300 metres in length, modern workshops, and essential marine support systems.