Cochin Shipyard strengthens ties with Drydocks World to develop ship repair clusters in India
KOCHI : A high-level delegation from Drydocks World, a DP World company, visited Cochin Shipyard as part of strengthening their collaboration to boost India’s ship repair and offshore fabrication facilities.
The delegation led by Chief Executive Officer, Captain Rado Antolovic toured CSL’s main yard, the newly commissioned 310 metre dry cock, the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF), and the Marine Engineering Training Institute in Kochi.
Building on the MoU signed last month in Mumbai, the partnership aims to bring global best practices to India’s maritime sector and expand capacity in line with the country’s national goals.
Commenting on the visit, CSL Chairman & Managing Director Madhu S Nair said, “We are happy to host the CEO and top leadership of Drydocks World at Cochin Shipyard. Their visit marks an important step in strengthening our collaboration under the MoU and we look forward to working together to unlock new opportunities in the ship repair domain.”
Captain Antolovic echoed similar sentiments, stating, “We are pleased to strengthen our collaboration with Cochin Shipyard Limited to support the growth of India’s maritime industry. By combining our global expertise with CSL’s local strength, we are laying the foundation for a world-class ship repair and offshore fabrication ecosystem in India.”
The discussions during the visit focused on operationalising the MoU, with immediate plans to initiate joint work at the ISRF in Kochi. Long-term strategies include scaling up collaborative efforts to other parts of India.
The partnership aligns with the Government of India’s Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, both of which aim to position India as a global maritime hub with state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, and a skilled workforce.
