Indian Government Clears Rs 1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility in Vadinar
Government Approves Rs 1,570 Crore Ship Repair Facility in Gujarat
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility in Vadinar, Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 1,570 crore. 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 Vadinar Ship Repair Facility is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650-metre jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops, and associated marine infrastructure. The location in Vadinar offers several advantages, including a 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 project is expected to 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. 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.
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Key Statistics
| Category | Current Capacity | Vadinar Ship Repair Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Vessel Length | 230 metres | 300 metres |
| Direct Employment | - | 290 |
| Indirect Employment | - | 1,100 |
The facility will enable the repair of vessels up to 300 metres in length, allowing 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.
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