**Executive Summary**
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the development of a Rs. 1,570 crore Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, on May 5, 2026. This brownfield project, jointly implemented by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin Shipyard Limited, aims to expand the national maritime ecosystem and address a critical gap in domestic repair capacity for large vessels. The facility will support India's long-term objectives under the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Infrastructure and Location**
* The project involves a brownfield facility featuring a 650-meter jetty and two large floating dry docks.
* Infrastructure includes dedicated workshops and associated marine facilities.
* The location leverages Vadinar’s natural deep draft and strategic proximity to major shipping routes and key ports like Mundra and Kandla.
* **Strategic Capability Enhancements**
* The facility enables the repair of large vessels up to 300 meters in length, addressing the current domestic capacity limit of 230 meters.
* It focuses on capturing high-value repairs for large commercial and foreign-flagged vessels.
* The initiative is designed to reduce reliance on foreign shipyards and minimize foreign exchange outflow.
* **Economic and Developmental Goals**
* The project is expected to create approximately 290 direct and 1,100 indirect jobs in ship repair, logistics, and ancillary sectors.
* It promotes the growth of regional MSMEs and maritime ancillary services.
* Enhanced turnaround times and repair capabilities are intended to improve the competitiveness of Indian ports on the western coast.
**Impact Analysis**
**Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)**
**Impact**
They are the designated joint implementers of the project and are responsible for the combined investment of Rs. 1,570 crore.
**Action Required**
These entities must collaborate to develop the state-of-the-art infrastructure, including the jetty, dry docks, and workshops.
**Large Commercial and Foreign-flagged Vessel Operators**
**Impact**
They gain access to domestic high-value repair services for vessels up to 300 meters, benefiting from reduced dependence on international shipyards and improved turnaround times.
**Action Required**
Operators can shift repair and maintenance activities to the Vadinar facility as it becomes operational.
**Local Workforce and MSMEs**
**Impact**
The project generates nearly 1,390 direct and indirect jobs and creates opportunities for regional economic growth and skill development.
**Action Required**
Local businesses and the workforce should align with the emerging maritime industrial ecosystem and participate in ancillary service opportunities.
**National Economy and Maritime Sector**
**Impact**
The project curbs foreign exchange outflow and supports the strategic goals of Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
**Action Required**
Government bodies must ensure the project aligns with long-term maritime objectives to strengthen the national ship repair ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
Vadinar Ship Repair Facility: A brownfield infrastructure project in Gujarat designed to provide domestic repair capacity for large vessels up to 300 meters, reducing dependence on foreign shipyards.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): The primary government body that approved the development and the Rs. 1,570 crore investment for the national ship repair ecosystem expansion.
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA): A key implementing agency responsible for the joint development and execution of the facility at Vadinar.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL): A major public sector shipyard partnering in the implementation, investment, and operation of the new ship repair infrastructure.
Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: A long-term strategic policy roadmap for India's maritime sector which this project aims to support and fulfill.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cabinet approves Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar,
Gujarat
Posted On: 05 MAY 2026 7:41PM 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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