Press Releases 2016-17
THE INDIAN EXPRESS , KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
MARCH 31, 2017
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
MARCH 30, 2017
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
MARCH 30, 2017
HINDUSTAN TIMES, NEW DELHI
THURSDAY,
MARCH 30, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
THURSDAY, MARCH 30,
2017
PRESS RELEASE
THURSDAY, MARCH 30,
2017
DAILY TELEGRAM , PORT BLAIR
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 29, 2017
THE ANDAMAN EXPRESS , PORT BLAIR
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 29, 2017
DEEP SAMACHAR, PORT BLAIR
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 29, 2017
PRESS RELEASE
Commissioning of INLCU L51 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM Commander-in-Chief Andaman And Nicobar Command
INLCU L51 was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 28
Mar 2017 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM,
Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command at
Port Blair. The commissioning ceremony was attended by
Vice Admiral Dilip Deshpande, Controller of Warship
Production and Acquisition, Rear Admiral VK Saxena
(Retd), CMD, GRSE and other senior officers from
Indian Navy.
LCU 51 IS First of the Eight
ships of the LCU Mk IV Class. It has been built by M/s
Garden Reach Ship Builders & Engineers Ltd,
Kolkata, it is the first of the eight ships of the LCU
MK IV Class. Conceived and designed indigenously, the
commissioning of the ship adds a feather to the
glorious chapter in the nation’s ‘Make in India’
initiatives & indigenisation efforts in the field
of warship design and construction. With a
displacement of 900 tons the magnificent ship spans
62.8 m in length and 11 m in breadth.
The
ship is propelled by 02 MTU diesel engines of 1840 Kw
rating and can sustain speeds up to 15 knots. The ship
has been built to assist in amphibious operations by
carrying out beaching operations and has an endurance
of 1500 nm. The ship will also play a key role in
carrying out maritime surveillance of Andaman &
Nicobar Islands for preventing anti-poaching, illegal
fishing, drug trafficking, human trafficking, poaching
and other illegal activities. It will also enhance the
capabilities of the Andaman and Nicobar Command in
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)
operations.
The armament onboard the ship
consists of two 30 mm CRN -91 guns manufactured by
Ordnance Factory, Medak. The gun is controlled by an
electrical day-night fire control system namely
Stabilised Optronic Pedestal (SOP) manufactured by
Bharat Electronic Limited (BEL). The ship is also
equipped with 12.7 mm Heavy Machine Guns and 7.62 mm
Medium Machine Guns. In addition, the ship is fitted
with state-of-the art Electronic Warfare suite for
early detection of adversaries.
The ship is
also equipped with Integrated Platform Management
System and Integrated Bridge System for automated
controls and quick functioning. INLCU L51 is commanded
by Cdr Vishwesh S Nadkarni.
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PRESS RELEASE Commissioning of First Landing Craft Utility Ship – L-51 at Port Blair
The First of Class Landing Craft Utility (LCU)
ship named “L-51” built by Garden Reach
Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE),
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B K
Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and
Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 28 March
2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman
& Managing Director, GRSE and other senior
officials of the Indian Navy were present during
the ceremony. |
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 29, 2017
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 29, 2017
DAILY TELEGRAM , PORT BLAIR
TUESDAY,
MARCH 28, 2017
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EI SAMAY, KOLKATA
TUESDAY, MARCH 28,
2017
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
MARCH 17, 2017
EMPLOYMENT NEWS
THURSDAY, MARCH
16,2017
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
TUESDAY,
MARCH 14, 2017
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
MARCH 10, 2017
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
MARCH 10, 2017
BUSINESS LINE, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, MARCH
10, 2017
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
MARCH 10, 2017
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, MARCH
10, 2017
JANSATTA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, MARCH 10,
2017
PRESS RELEASE
GRSE BUILT FAST ATTACK CRAFT “INS TILLANCHANG” COMMISSIONED AT KARWAR, KARNATAKA
Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “INS TILLANCHANG” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd, Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, PVSM,AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command at Karwar today, 09 Mar 2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.
Today is yet another momentous day in the history of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited as the third of the series of four, Follow-On Waterjet Fast Attack Crafts, “INS Tillanchang” gets commissioned in the Indian Navy. GRSE is the pioneer shipyard in the country in construction of Fast Attack Crafts & the shipyard has already delivered 21 ships of this class to the Indian Navy including INS Tillanchang.
The design for these ships has been developed in house by the design centre of GRSE. The hull form of this class of ships is highly efficient with excellent sea keeping characteristics and manoeuvrability. The design of these ships is comparable with similar vessels built abroad. It is cost-effective, fuel-efficient, powerful and well-suited for patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations carried out by Indian Navy.
hese ships are ‘Follow-On’ series of the Ten (10) WJFACs delivered by GRSE to the Indian Navy between 2009 and 2011. These ships are fitted with three Water Jet Propulsion Systems powered by three Marine Diesel Engines each developing 2720 KW. These ships are also fitted with a CRN-91 indigenous 30 MM gun, to provide artillery fire support for coastal operations.
With the Commissioning of ‘INS Tillanchang’, GRSE has once again demonstrated it’s commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.
THE TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
THURSDAY,
MARCH 09, 2017
THE HINDU, HUBLI
THURSDAY, MARCH 09,
2017
HINDUSTAN TIMES, NEW DELHI
THURSDAY,
MARCH 09, 2017
THE TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
TUESDAY,
MARCH 07, 2017
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
MONDAY, MARCH
06, 2017
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, NEW DELHI
FRIDAY,
MARCH 03, 2017
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, MARCH
03, 2017
JANSATTA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, MARCH 03,
2017
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
MARCH 02, 2017
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
THURSDAY, MARCH 02, 2017
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 08, 2017
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
FEBRUARY 03, 2017
THE HINDU, KOLKATA
TUESDAY, JANUARY
31, 2017
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 28, 2017
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 28, 2017
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PRESS RELEASE GRSE, Kolkata observes Republic Day Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata observed Republic Day 2017 in all its Units. Cmde R. Ghosh, Director (Shipbuilding), holding Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, reviewed the Parade and hoisted the National Flag at the Ceremony conducted in Main Works, GRSE.In his speech to the employees on the occasion, he inspired all the employees of the Shipyard to achieve higher productivity and ensure timely delivery of ships under construction in GRSE. |
INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 13, 2017
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 07, 2017
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 06, 2017
INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
JANUARY 06, 2017
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INDIA TODAY, KOLKATA
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 26, 2016
MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 07, 2017
THE STATESMAN, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
THE ECHO OF INDIA, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
BHARAT MITRA, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
SALAM DUNIA, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
The eighth Landing Craft Utility class ship (L 58)
being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders &
Engineers Limited (GRSE), for the Indian Navy was
“Launched” today, 16th Dec 2016 at Kolkata. It was
launched in the august presence of Shri. Rajiv
Pratap Rudy, Hon’ble Union Minister of State
(Independent Charge), Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship, who was the Chief Guest on the
occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Chairman
& Managing Director of GRSE, Kolkata and other
dignitaries were present on the occasion.
These
Landing Craft Utility ships are designed for
multipurpose amphibious operations that are jointly
carried out by Indian Navy and Indian Army, for
ensuring maritime security of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands
in the Arabian Sea. The bow of the ship opens out to
form a ramp, which enables loading and unloading of
combat equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship
can carry 02 Tanks or 04 Special Vehicles and 160
army troops for landing at remote beach
heads.
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 2016
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 02, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 02, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 26, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
HINDUSTAN TIMES, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
THE ECHO OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
THE STATESMAN, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
RAJASTHAN PATRIKA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
BHARAT MITRA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 2016
BANGAL, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25,
2016
PRESS RELEASE
The seventh in the series of eight ‘Landing
Craft – Utility’ (LCU) ships being built
for the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers Limited (GRSE), was“Launched”
today,24thNov 2016at Main Works, GRSE,
Kolkata. The keel of the 7thLCU (Yard 2098), was earlier laid
on30 Sep 2014.
Following maritime traditions, the ship was
“Launched” by Dr. Bina Bhamre wife of Dr. Subhas
Ramrao Bhamre,Hon’ble Raksha Rajya Mantriwho was the
Chief Guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Chairman and Managing
Director, GRSE along with Cmde R Ghosh VSM, IN (Retd)
, Director (Shipbuilding) , Shri SS Dogra, Director
(Finance),Shri A K Nanda, Director (Personnel) and
other dignitaries from the Indian Navy and Other
Services were present on the occasion.
These ‘Landing Craft – Utility’
(LCU) ships arefully designed in-house by GRSE, as
per requirements specified by the Indian
Navy. The ship is 63 Metres long, 11 Metres wide and
displaces around 830 Tons. With a maximum speed of 15
knots and an endurance of more than 1500 nautical
miles, the ship is driven by twin-propeller,
fixed-pitch propulsion system powered by two marine
diesel engines, each developing 1840 KWs.
TheseLCUs are designed for multipurpose amphibious
operations that are jointly carried out by Indian
Navy and Indian Army, for ensuring maritime security
of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal
and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The bow
of the ship opens out to form a ramp, which enables
loading and unloading of combat equipment and
vehicles on beaching.The ship has ballast arrangement which further
ensures desired trim for smooth beaching operations.
Two 30mm CRN-91 mounted guns will provide artillery
fire support during landing operations. The ship can
carry 02 Tanks or 04 Special Vehicles and 160 army
troops for landing at remote beach heads.
“Launching” is an important milestone in the life
of a ship which actually signifies her birth. Hence
“Launching of a ship” is traditionally carried out
by a lady. The Launching marks completion of main hull of the
ship along with installation of major equipment. The
ship will now be ‘Fitted Out’ with other equipment and
systems, before harbor trials, sea-trials and
commissioning of the ship.
THE HINDU, NEW DELHI
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
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HINDUSTAN TIMES, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
GRSE, Kolkata pays Record Dividend to the
Government of India for 23rd consecutive
year
1. A Cheque for Rs 53.22 Crore towards Dividend for
the Financial Year 2015-16 was handed over to Shri Manohar Parrikar, Hon’ble
Raksha Mantri by Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN
(Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, Garden
Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata, on
16 Nov 2016, in the presence of Shri Ashok Kumar
Gupta, Secretary (Defence Production), and all the
Functional Directors of GRSE.
2. GRSE,
Kolkata, a Mini Ratna Defence PSU, has been a profit
making PSU and regularly paying dividend to the
Government Exchequer. GRSE has been paying dividend to the Government
of India continuously since 1993-94 and the Cheque
handed over today is the 23rd consecutive year in
which GRSE has paid dividend to the Government
Exchequer.
3. During 2015-16 fiscal, GRSE has registered an
all-time high turnover of Rs 1707 Crores as
against Rs. 1612 Crores in previous year. The
turnover of the company, which was Rs.574 Crores
in 2007-08, has almost trebled to Rs.1707 Crores
in 2015-16. GRSE has also earned its highest ever
PBT of Rs. 247 Crores as against Rs. 76 Crores in
the previous year and Net Profit of Rs. 161 Crores
as compared to Rs. 43 Crores in previous year. The
Net Worth of GRSE has increased to Rs. 1064 Crores
from Rs. 968 Crores in previous year.
4. GRSE’s journey towards nation building &
self-reliance continues with delivery of first two
Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes “INS Kamorta
& INS Kadmatt” to Indian Navy with 90%
indigenous content and GRSE has also done the
nation proud by building the first ever export
warship”CGS Barracuda” for the Republic of
Mauritius.
5. GRSE has so far, delivered 98 warships to Armed
Forces and with two more ships almost ready for
delivery, the Shipyard is poised to become the
first Shipyard in the Country to build 100
Warships.
6. Based on overall performance, GRSE
has been adjudged as the “Best Performing Defence Shipyard” four years in
a row.
Manager (Engg & DEP.), GRSE with their good
ladies and Shri A.K. Mahapatro, General Manager
(HR&A) GRSE in presence of other officials of
GRSE and ALIMCO distributed assistive
aids/appliances to differently abled persons on 27
Jan 18.
L53 has achieved a unique feat of successfully completing her Weapon trials prior delivery to the Indian Navy, and is being delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilder’s Liabilities.
With the handing over of IN LCU 53, GRSE has once again demonstrated its’ commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 04, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 04, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 04, 2016
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 03, 2016
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 03, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 03, 2016
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MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA |
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 21, 2016
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THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
HINDUSTAN TIMES, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
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KOLKATA |
THE HINDU,VISAKHAPATNAM
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
DECCAN CHRONICLE, VISAKHAPATNAM
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 20, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
FAST ATTACK CRAFT “INS TIHAYU” BUILT BY GRSE
COMMISSIONED
Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “TIHAYU” built
by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd,
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral HCS Bisht,
AVSM, ADC Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Eastern
Naval Command at Visakhapatnam today, 19 Oct 2016.
Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM (Retd), Chairman &
Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials
of the Indian Navy were present during the
ceremony.
GRSE had already delivered Nineteen (19) Fast
Attack Crafts (FACs) to the Indian Navy, which have
proved well in service. The 20th FAC delivered by
GRSE has been commissioned today.
These ships are a further improved
version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier built by GRSE
for Indian Navy. The ship has an efficient hull form developed by
the in-house Design Centre of GRSE and proved by
extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess
of 35 knots. The warship measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement
of around 315 Tons, has excellent manoeuvrability and modern accommodation for the crew.
Named after an island in the Andaman, “INS Tihayu”
is fitted with three water jet propulsion
systems powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW
of power. She is also fitted with indigenous 30mm Gun, to provide
Artillery fire support during missions.
With the Commissioning of ‘INS Tihayu’, GRSE has
once again demonstrated it’s commitment to
strengthen the maritime security of the Nation,
thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has
reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.
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PRESS RELEASE
Press Information Bureau
INS Tihayu Joins the Indian Navy INS Tihayu is the second ship of the four follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FO-WJFAC), being built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). The ship is an improved version of WJFAC, earlier constructed by GRSE. Conceived, designed and built indigenously, the commissioning of this ship completes the addition of another chapter to the nation’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and indigenisation efforts in the field of warship design and construction Named after Tihayu island (presently known as Katchal island) in the Nicobar group, the 320-tonne INS Tihayu, measuring 49 meters can achieve speeds in excess of 35 knots. The ship is manned by a team comprising four officers and 41 sailors with Commander Ajay Kashov appointed as her commissioning Commanding Officer. The ship is capable of operating in shallow waters at high speeds and is equipped with enhanced fire power. Built for extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol the warship is fitted with advanced MTU engines, water jet propulsion and the latest communication equipment. The ship’s armament consists of a 30 mm CRN 91 gun manufactured by Ordnance Factory Medak. An electronic day-night fire control system namely Stabilised Optronic Pedestal (SOP) manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) controls the gun. The ship is also equipped with two 12.7 mm heavy machine guns (HMG) and multiple medium machine guns, besides shoulder-launched Igla surface-to-air missiles to combat aerial threats. |
THE TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2016
THE HINDU, VISAKHAPATNAM
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, NEW DELHI
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, RANCHI
WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 19, 2016
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 06, 2016
AIR INDIA MAGAZINE
SHUBH.YATRA
OCTOBER
2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 04, 2016
DNA MUMBAI, KOLKATA
MONDAY, OCTOBER
03, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 01, 2016
MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 01, 2016
MILLENNIUM POST, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 01, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Handing Over of LCU Class Ship to Indian Navy by
GRSE, Kolkata.
1. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE) crossed yet another major milestone in its chequered
history of warship construction with the handing over
of the first ship of the Newly designed Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Ship
named “L-51” to the Indian Navy today, 30 Sep 2016. The ship was
formally handed over by Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM,
IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE to
the Commanding Officer of the ship Cdr VS Nadkarni
of the Indian Navy.
2. The LCU Mark IV ship is designed for multipurpose
amphibious operations jointly carried out by Indian Navy & Indian Army for ensuring maritime security of Andaman & Nicobar Islands in Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea. The ship is designed to transport by sea and beach
at far away islands to deploy Army Tanks, Vehicles
& Troops. GRSE is building 08 ships under the
LCU Project. The entire design of these LCU Mark-IV
ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per the requirements specified by the Indian
Navy. Compared to the earlier LCUs operated by the Indian
Navy, these ships are much bigger and have much
better speed as well as other capabilities.
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF GRSE – 28 SEP
2016
(COMPANY PERFORMANCE)
The Annual General Meeting of Garden Reach Shipbuilders &Engineers Limited, Kolkata was held on28thSep 2016 at the Company’s registered office, 43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata.
Financial Performance. In his address, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN(Retd) highlighted that the Company achieved the highest ever turnover of Rs 1707 Cr in the Financial Year2015-16, as against Rs 1613Cr in the previous year. The Company also recorded the highest ever Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 247.11 Cr as against Rs 76.02 Cr in the FY 2014-15. During 2015-16,GRSE has contributed a total amount of Rs226.08 Cr to the National Exchequer by way of Dividend, Taxes and Duties.
Delivery / Launching of Ships
The delivery of 2ndAnti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kadmatt, a state of the art warship to Indian Navy was a significant achievement of the Company during 2015-16.The ASW Corvette is a frontline warship having low radar cross section and other advanced stealth features including very low underwater noise, enhancing the ship’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. In compliance with the “Make in India” initiative of Government of India, the ship has been built by GRSE with over 90% indigenous content. The successful construction of ASWCorvette, showcases the capability of the shipyard to build complex and advanced frontline warships for defending the country.
During the year, GRSE also “Launched” six warships. The ‘Launching’ of 4thAnti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, INS Kavaratti being built for the Indian Navy on 19th May 2015 was an important milestone.GRSE also achieved the rare feat of Launching three warships concurrently on 30 Jun 2015 when the First, Second and Third of the series of four Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts being built for the Indian Navy (Tarmugli, Tillanchang & Tihayu) were Launched from Raja Bagan Dockyard.Further, the fifth & sixth in the series of eight ‘Landing Craft – Utility’ (LCU) ships being built for the Indian Navy were “Launched” on 07th Dec 2015 and 12th Mar 2016, respectively.
Awards& Accolades
The efforts of GRSE have also been recognised by the Government of India and the Shipyard has been adjudged the “Best Performing Defence Shipyard” of the country. The Trophies for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14 were handed over by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri to C&MD, GRSE at the Ceremony held on 27 Jan 2016 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. GRSE had previously won the same Trophy for the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 as well. Thus, GRSE has now won this Trophy for four years in a row.
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
HINDUSTAN TIMES, KOLKATA
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
PRESS RELEASE
Vendor Development Meet held on 24 September
2016
Vendor Meet 2016 – A Special Vendor Development Programme was conducted by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd at Fitting-Out-Jetty Unit on 24th September 2016. The event was inaugurated by Rear Admiral A K Verma, VSM (Retd), C&MD, , Commodore R Ghosh, VSM (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and Mr S S Dogra, Director (Finance) along with other senior Management officials of GRSE. interaction with the large number of business houses from different parts of the country was focused on Integrated Construction of Mega Blocks and Composite Outfitting Work for upcoming projects. Representatives from Twenty-Two business houses attended the event and gave positive responses.
BUSINESS STANDARD, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
PROBHAT KHABOR, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
HINDUSTAN TIMES, KOLKATA
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, NEW DELHI
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 03, 2016
THE HINDU, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 03, 2016
THE INDIAN EXPRESS, KOLKATA
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 03, 2016
THE TIMES OF INDIA, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 02, 2016
DAINIK JAGRAN, KOLKATA
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 02, 2016
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GRSE HANDS OVER FAST ATTACK CRAFT “TIHAYU” TO
INDIAN NAVY
Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “TIHAYU” built
by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE), Kolkata was formally “Handed Over” to the
Indian Navy today, 30 Aug 2016 at GRSE, Kolkata.
The warship was handed over by Rear Admiral (Retd) AK Verma, VSM, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship Cdr. Ajay Kashov, at a ceremony held in GRSE today. Rear Admiral SR Sarma, AVSM, VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Eastern Naval Command carried out Final Inspection of the ship prior to acceptance by the Navy. Commodore HC Joshi, Command Construction Officer, Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, Captain B Sardana, Director Ship Production, Integrated Headquarters (Navy), New Delhi, Cmde Ratnakar Ghosh (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), Mr Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), Mr AK Nanda, Director (Personnel) and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were present on the occasion.
GRSE had earlier built and delivered ten (10) WJFACs
to the Indian Navy during 2009 to 2011, which are
proving well in service. Indian Navy has placed order
for four (04) more of these WJFACs as ‘Follow-on’
ships. The first ship of the ‘Follow-on’ Series of
WJFACs INS Tarmugli was commissioned into Indian Navy
on 23 May 2016. The second FAC has been delivered by
GRSE today.
These ships are a further improved
version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier built by GRSE
for Indian Navy. The ship has an efficient hull form developed by
the in-house Design Centre of GRSE and proved by
extensive model testing, to achieve speeds in excess
of 35 knots.
This warship measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement of around 315 Tons, has an endurance of around 2000 nautical miles at 12-14 knots speed. She also boasts of modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 29 personnel.
Named after an island in the Andaman, “Tihayu” is
fitted with three water jet propulsion systems
powered by marine diesel engines generating 2720 KW
of power. She is also fitted with CRN-91 indigenous
30mm Gun, to provide Artillery fire support during
attack missions.
With the handing over of ‘Tihayu, GRSE has once again demonstrated it’s commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the Nation, thereby meeting the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini Ratna Shipyard.
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Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft launched
New Delhi.30 Jun 16. The fourth in the series of Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (FO-WJFAC) for the Indian Navy was launched at a ceremony at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. The ship was launched by Aruna Korde, wife of Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics.
After formal welcome by Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), VSM, Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE Ltd, the ceremony commenced with an address by the Chief Guest, Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics, Indian Navy. Thereafter, in accordance with the traditions, invocations from Atharva Veda were recited and Aruna Korde applied ‘Kumkum’ on the ship and named the ship as ‘INS Tarasa’. She wished the ship good luck and launched the vessel. The name of the ship, like the previously launched FO-WJFACs, is based on the picturesque island in the Andaman and Nicobar islands in the Bay of Bengal.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Admiral Jaywant Korde,
commended the contribution made by GRSE towards
meeting the Navy’s growing requirements of state of
art warships and acknowledged the role of GRSE as a
reliable partner in pursuing the national goal of
‘Make in India’. He brought out that with the delivery
of the first ship of FO-WJFAC project in Apr 16, M/s
GRSE has delivered a total of 95 ships to the Indian
Navy which speaks volumes about the shipyard
capabilities. He extended warm felicitations to the
entire team of the GRSE for their significant
contribution towards meeting the Navy’s growing
requirements of state-of-art warships.
These
Follow-on Water Jet Fast Attack Craft are powered by
the latest MTU engines, along with an advanced
machinery control system and water jets and can attain
a maximum speed of up to 35 Knots. The indigenous CRN
91 Gun with Optronic Pedestal gives the ships the
requisite firepower to undertake its role of
patrolling at sea effectively.
The launch of FO-WJFAC, Yard 2112 designed in-house and built by GRSE, Kolkata for the Indian Navy is yet another milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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The fourth in the series of four ‘Water Jet Fast
Attack Craft’ (WJFAC) being built for the Indian
Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Limited (GRSE), was “Launched” today,30thJune
2016at Raja Bagan Dockyard, Kolkata. The keel of the 4th WJFAC (Yard 2112), was earlier
laid on 24 Sep 2015.
Following maritime traditions, the ship was
“Launched” by Mrs. ArunaKorde, wife of Vice Admiral
Jaywant Korde, AVSM, VSM, Controller of Logistics,
who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Rear Admiral AK Verma, VSM, IN (Retd), Chairman and
Managing Director, GRSE and other dignitaries from the
Indian Navy and State Administration were present on
the occasion. During the Naming Ceremony carried out
at the time of Launching, the ship was named ‘TARASA‘
after an island in the Andaman & Nicobar group of
Islands.
After Launching the ship will be
fitted out at Raja Bagan Dockyard and will be
delivered to Indian Navy after sea trials. The ship is
an improved version of Fast Attack Crafts earlier
built by GRSE for Indian Navy. She has an efficient
hull form developed by the in-house Design Centre of
GRSE and proved by extensive model testing, to achieve
speeds in excess of 35 knots.
The hull form
of this class of ships have excellent sea keeping
characteristics and manoeuvrability. The design of
these ships is comparable with similar vessels built
anywhere in the world. It is cost-effective,
fuel-efficient and powerful and well-suited for Attack
Missions as well as other patrolling, anti-smuggling,
anti-poaching and rescue operations carried out by
Indian Navy.
This ship is last of the
‘Follow-on’ series of the ten (10) WJFACs delivered by
GRSE to the Indian Navy during 2009 to 2011 and is
fitted with three water jet propulsion systems powered
by marine diesel engines each developing 2720 KW of
power. The ship will also be fitted with CRN-91
indigenous 30 mm Gun, to provide Artillery fire
support during attack missions.
She is 48 m
Long, 7.5 m Wide with a Displacement of around 315
Tons and designed for a maximum speed of 35 knots,
with an endurance of around 2000 nautical miles, at
12-14 knots speed. The ship has modern habitability
conditions with accommodation for 29 personnel.
‘Launching
of a ship’ marks completion of main hull of a ship
& putting the ship in water for the first time.
‘Launching of a ship’ is an important milestone in the
life of a ship which actually signifies birth of the
ship. Hence ‘Launching of a ship’ is traditionally
carried out by a lady.
After Launching,
balance ‘Fitting Out’ of equipment and ship systems
would be completed and the ships would be put to sea
for trials before delivery within this financial
year.
With the active support and
participation of many business partners in various
shipbuilding activities, the capabilities of this Mini
Ratna Defence Shipyard has increased manifold.
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