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GRSE's Maritime Milestone: How India Builds Ships for Global Markets

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has achieved a significant milestone by laying the keel for its first export multipurpose vessel for a German client. The project represents an important step in India's "Make in India, Make for World" initiative, demonstrating the country's growing maritime manufacturing capabilities. Each vessel is designed to carry 7,500 metric tonnes of cargo with innovative features like container and windmill blade transportation. The contract involves building twelve vessels in collaboration with German maritime firms, showcasing international engineering cooperation.

Key Points: GRSE Builds First Export MPV for Germany Make in India

  • First major export MPV project for German maritime market
  • Twelve vessels contract signed with Carsten Rehder
  • 7,500-tonne cargo capacity multipurpose vessels
  • Innovative design allows flexible cargo handling
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Boost for 'Make in India, Make for World' vision as GRSE lays keel of first export MPV for Germany

Indian shipyard GRSE launches first export multipurpose vessel for German client, expanding global maritime manufacturing capabilities

"This milestone marks the beginning of a significant collaboration - GRSE Statement"

Kolkata, Oct 16

In a step that aligns with the government's "Make in India, Make For the World" initiative, defence shipyard Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd laid the keel for the first vessel of Multipurpose Vessel (MPV) project being executed by it for Germany's Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. KG in Kolkata on Thursday.

This project marks GRSE's first major export order for MPVs, highlighting the shipyard's expanding footprint in the global commercial shipbuilding market.

Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), director (shipbuilding), GRSE, was present at the occasion where Jonas Meinhard, managing director of Carsten Rehder, was the chief guest.

"This milestone marks the beginning of a significant collaboration, combining innovation, precision, and craftsmanship to deliver a modern series of high-performance Multi Purpose Vessels under the CORAL 7500 DWT MPV series, a collaborative project between GRSE and Carsten Rehder, Germany," GRSE said in a statement.

The initial contract for four vessels was signed on June 22, 2024, followed by subsequent agreements bringing the total order to twelve vessels. The final contracts, including for the ninth to twelfth vessels, were signed on September 19, 2025.

Each MPV is designed with an overall length of 120 metres and a beam of 17 metres, with a draught of 5.85 metres.

With a capacity to carry 7,500 metric tonnes of cargo, these vessels are equipped with a single, large cargo hold designed for bulk, general and project cargoes.

An innovative feature is the capability to carry containers on hatch covers and multiple large windmill blades on deck - enhancing flexibility in cargo handling.

The project is being developed in close collaboration with German firms, including F.H. Bertling, ForestWave Navigation/Schulte & Bruns, and Delft Shipping. Technical design expertise has been provided by M/s SEDS, in partnership with GRSE, and these ships shall be certified by the classification society DNV.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian engineering getting global recognition. The technical specifications are impressive - 7500 metric tonnes capacity with container and windmill blade handling. This is exactly what we need to showcase our manufacturing capabilities.
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Arjun K
While this is positive, I hope the quality standards are maintained throughout. German companies are known for precision, so we must deliver nothing less than excellence. This partnership can set the benchmark for future exports.
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Sarah B
The innovation in cargo handling - containers on hatch covers and windmill blades on deck - shows how Indian shipbuilding is adapting to global requirements. This is smart engineering that addresses real-world logistics needs.
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Vikram M
More such projects please! This creates jobs, boosts local economy, and puts India on the global map. The fact that it's certified by DNV (one of the top classification societies) speaks volumes about the quality standards.
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Michael C
Excellent achievement! The timeline from contract signing to keel laying seems efficient. Hope the delivery schedules are maintained. This could be the beginning of many more international orders for Indian shipyards.

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