Cochin Shipyard Secures Order for Luxury Cruise Vessels from Heritage River Journeys

Cochin Shipyard Ltd. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Limited (Hooghly CSL), has secured an order from Heritage River Journeys Private Limited, operating under the Brand name Antara River Cruises, for the construction of two Luxury River Cruise vessels. The vessels will be operated on the Brahmaputra river. This contract is a significant milestone in Indian maritime history, as it marks the first luxury river cruise vessels to be classified under the Inland Vessels (IV) Rules, 2022, and the first to operate on the Brahmaputra River. This step is aimed to deliver culturally immersive, sustainable sailing experiences along the country’s iconic waterways, reflecting a strong push towards the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and showcasing India’s growing capacity to design and construct globally competitive cruise vessels of international standards.