**Executive Summary**
On May 5, 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of a state-of-the-art ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat. The Rs. 1,570 crore brownfield project, jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited, aims to expand India's ship repair ecosystem. This facility will enable domestic repair of large vessels up to 300 meters, supporting the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Infrastructure and Implementation**
* **Joint Partnership:** The project will be executed through a collaboration between Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
* **Total Investment:** A combined investment of Rs. 1,570 crore has been allocated for development.
* **Facility Specifications:** The brownfield site will include a 650-meter jetty, two large floating dry docks, workshops, and comprehensive marine infrastructure.
**Strategic Capability and Location**
* **Expanded Capacity:** The facility addresses a critical infrastructure gap by enabling the repair of vessels up to 300 meters, exceeding the current domestic limit of 230 meters.
* **Optimal Location:** Vadinar was selected due to its natural deep draft, proximity to major ports like Mundra and Kandla, and connectivity to global shipping routes.
* **Target Market:** The site is designed to handle large commercial and foreign-flagged vessels.
**Economic and Strategic Objectives**
* **National Objectives:** The initiative supports India’s long-term maritime goals under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
* **Economic Retention:** By providing domestic high-value repair options, the project aims to reduce dependence on foreign shipyards and curb foreign exchange outflow.
* **Regional Growth:** The facility is expected to catalyze a maritime industrial ecosystem, benefiting MSMEs and maritime ancillary services.
**Impact Analysis**
**Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)**
**Impact**
They serve as the primary implementing agencies for a major national infrastructure expansion project.
**Action Required**
Coordinate the joint implementation and investment of Rs. 1,570 crore to develop the jetty, dry docks, and associated workshops.
**Indian Shipping Industry and Vessel Owners**
**Impact**
Owners of large vessels (over 230 meters) will no longer need to rely exclusively on foreign shipyards for high-value repairs.
**Action Required**
Leverage the new facility for domestic repairs to improve turnaround times and reduce costs.
**Local Workforce and MSMEs**
**Impact**
The project will generate approximately 290 direct and 1,100 indirect jobs while creating opportunities for skill development and ancillary service growth.
**Action Required**
Local businesses and the workforce must prepare to support the new maritime industrial ecosystem through service provision and skill acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
Vadinar, Gujarat: The central location for the approved state-of-the-art ship repair facility designed to service large vessels up to 300 meters in length.
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA): One of the two primary agencies jointly implementing the ship repair facility project with a combined investment of Rs. 1,570 crore.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL): A key implementation partner and shipyard authority responsible for the development of the new ship repair ecosystem.
Maritime India Vision 2030: A long-term policy blueprint for the maritime sector that this facility aims to support.
Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: A strategic framework for India's future maritime objectives which the Vadinar project helps fulfill.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)
Cabinet approves Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar,
Gujarat
Posted On: 05 MAY 2026 6:50PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today
has approved the development of a state-of-the-art Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, marking a
major expansion of the national ship repair ecosystem. 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 project is planned as a brownfield facility with a 650 metres jetty, two large floating dry docks,
workshops and associated marine infrastructure. Vadinar’s natural deep draft, connectivity to major
shipping routes, and proximity to key ports such as Mundra and Kandla make it an optimal location for
repair operations, particularly for large commercial and foreign-flagged vessels.
The project will also 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.
Impact:
The Vadinar Ship Repair 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 m in length.
By enabling repair of vessels up to 300 m, the facility will allow 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.
The initiative will contribute to regional economic growth and support India’s long-term maritime
objectives under Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
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