Cabinet Approves Multi-Crore Ship Repair Facility in Vadinar
Government Approves Rs 1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility in Gujarat
The Indian government has given its approval for the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility in Vadinar, Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 1,570 crore. This decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The project will be jointly implemented by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), with a combined investment of Rs 1,570 crore. The facility will be a brownfield project, featuring a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops, and associated marine infrastructure.
The location of the facility in Vadinar has been chosen due to its natural deep draft, connectivity to major shipping routes, and proximity to key ports such as Mundra and Kandla. This makes it an optimal location for repair operations, particularly for large commercial and foreign-flagged vessels.
The ship repair facility will create opportunities for skill development and generate direct and indirect employment, while also enabling the growth of maritime ancillary services and MSMEs in the surrounding region. The 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 metres in length.
The Vadinar Ship Repair Facility will enable the repair of vessels up to 300 metres in length, reducing dependence on foreign shipyards and curbing 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. This will catalyse a broader maritime industrial ecosystem.
| Facility Feature | Current Capacity | Expected Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel Length | 230 metres | 300 metres |
| Direct Employment | - | 290 |
| Indirect Employment | - | 1,100 |
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