
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Signs Strategic MoU with GRSE to Enhance Indigenous Commercial Shipbuilding Capabilities
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE). The MoU, signed on April 7, 2025, aims to jointly pursue opportunities in the construction of commercial vessels and offshore structures, aligning with the Government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The partnership will combine capabilities in design, infrastructure, and project execution, facilitate sharing of facilities, co-development of standard vessel platforms, and coordinated project management strategies. It also envisions the evolution of a strong vendor and supply chain ecosystem and building skilled manpower. The MoU signifies a shared vision to advance India’s shipbuilding capabilities and create future-ready infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) sign strategic MoU
- MoU aims to enhance indigenous commercial shipbuilding capabilities
- Partnership to jointly pursue opportunities in global and domestic maritime markets
- Collaboration to facilitate sharing of facilities, co-development of standard vessel platforms, and coordinated project management strategies
- MoU emphasizes building skilled manpower and strong vendor and supply chain ecosystem