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The Union Cabinet has approved the development of a ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, with an investment of INR 1,570 crore. The project will be jointly executed by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited as a brownfield development featuring a 650-metre jetty, floating dry docks and marine workshops. The facility is intended to address gaps in India’s capacity to repair large vessels exceeding 230 metres, enabling servicing of ships up to 300 metres. Located near key ports such as Mundra and Kandla, the project is expected to support maritime infrastructure, reduce reliance on overseas shipyards and generate direct and indirect employment in the region.
The Union Cabinet approved in the past week the development of a ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, with a total investment of INR 1,570 crore. The project will be implemented jointly by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited and is intended to strengthen India’s maritime repair infrastructure along the western coast. Advertisement
The facility is planned as a brownfield development and will include a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops and associated marine infrastructure. The design is aimed at enabling the repair and maintenance of large commercial vessels, including foreign-flagged ships, within domestic facilities.
Vadinar has been identified as a suitable location due to its natural deep draft and proximity to established ports such as Mundra and Kandla, as well as its connectivity to major international shipping routes. These factors are expected to support efficient vessel movement and reduce turnaround times for repair operations.
According to the official statement, the project seeks to address a gap in India’s ship repair capacity, particularly for vessels exceeding 230 metres in length. The proposed facility will be capable of servicing ships up to 300 metres, allowing for high-value repair activities to be undertaken within the country. This is expected to reduce reliance on overseas shipyards and limit foreign exchange outflows associated with repairs conducted abroad.
The development is also expected to contribute to the growth of ancillary industries linked to the maritime sector. These include logistics, equipment supply and maintenance services, which typically cluster around large-scale port and shipyard infrastructure.
In terms of employment, the project is estimated to generate approximately 290 direct jobs and around 1,100 indirect jobs across ship repair operations and related industries. It is also expected to create opportunities for skill development in specialised maritime services, supporting workforce expansion in the sector.
The establishment of the facility is likely to have implications for industrial and logistics real estate in the region, particularly in areas surrounding port infrastructure. Projects of this scale typically require significant land allocation for docks, workshops and support facilities, contributing to the development of port-led industrial clusters.
The approval forms part of broader efforts to enhance port infrastructure and improve the competitiveness of India’s maritime sector by expanding domestic capabilities and reducing operational dependencies on international facilities.
Source - PTI
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