VASCO
Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) signed 5 MoUs/agreements with various industry partners at the recent 13th edition of Aero India 2021 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, to expand its capacity for indigenous shipbuilding, ship repair and exports.
In a press note, the GSL said an MoU was signed with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam, another MoD Shipyard to undertake repair and construction of IN/ICG ships on the Eastern seaboard to take advantage of their bigger Drydock and draught available.
This will enable Goa Shipyard Ltd to take repairs of much bigger ships thereby enhancing the yard capacity.
Similarly, MoUs were signed with SeaTech, Singapore to undertake engineering design work at R&D centre of Goa Shipyard Ltd and also with industry representatives of Bangladesh for export of Patrol Craft and Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Goa Shipyard Ltd also showcased its products at a seminar hosted by Bharat Shakti at Aero Show.
During the panel discussion, the Goa Shipyard Ltd CMD highlighted the capabilities and capacities of the yard and plan for future diversification.
