Press Releases 2017-18
PRESS RELEASE
LAUNCHING OF 2ND FPV YARD
2114
The second of the series of five Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) ships being built for the Indian Coast Guard by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was “Launched” today, 31 Mar 18 at Raja Bagan Dockyard Unit of GRSE, Kolkata.
Following maritime traditions, the ship was “Launched”
by Smt. Bibha Krishna, wife of Lt Gen Abhay Krishna,
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM,SM, VSM, General Officer Commnading
in Chief, Eastern Command. Rear Admiral V K Saxena, IN
(Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director (GRSE), Shri A
K Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde S.Nayyar, Director
(Shipbuilding) and other dignitaries were present on
the occasion.
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV), GRSE Yard
2114, the 2ND of the series of five ships being
constructed for Indian Coast Guard, will be launched
by Smt Bibha Krishna, wife of Lt Gen Abhay Krishna,
PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, General Officer
Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command.
The
ship will be launched with its proposed name ANNIE
BESANT. Anne Besant, the famous theosophist,
socialist, women right activist, writer, orator and
supporter of Irish & Indian self-rule.
Keel
of this ship was laid in this Dry Dock on 11 August
17. The ship is being launched within a span of 5 ½
months from keel laying, a credible achievement, made
possible through the concerted efforts of all
Stakeholders, Team GRSE, CGRPS & his team of
overseers, the Classification Societies, ABS & IRS
and the subcontractors of GRSE in block
fabrication.
Fast Patrol Vessels have been
entirely designed by GRSE’s Central Design Office, and
these ships are an improved version of Inshore Patrol
Vessels earlier built by GRSE for the Indian Coast
Guard. With an efficient hull form developed in house
and proved after extensive model testing, these ships
are designed to achieve speeds in excess of 34 knots.
These fuel efficient & powerful platforms are well
suited for patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching
and rescue operations. They will be fitted with state
of the art Main Engines with advanced control systems
& Water jet units and an ‘Integrated Bridge
System’ integrating all Communication and Navigation
Systems. These ships are also fitted with 40/60 Gun as
main armament and will also have improved habitability
features with fully air conditioned modular
accommodation for 35 personnel.
It is also noteworthy that GRSE’s Diesel Engine Plant at Ranchi has supplied the main engines in collaboration with MTU, Germany while GRSE’s Deck Machinery Taratala unit has supplied the Anchor Capstan.
With the active support and co-operation from various sub-contractors in various shipbuilding activities, the capabilities of this Mini Ratna Defence Shipyard has increased manifold enabling quality production of Warships and auxiliary ships in shorter time frame. All these achievements have been possible due to untiring efforts of highly skilled and dedicated workmen, supervisors and officers of the shipyard who are determined to take GRSE to much greater height in the near future.
“Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, an initial public offering of its equity shares and has filed a Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India.”
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PRESS RELEASE 2. This ship will be constructed at Rajabagan Dockyard by adopting integrated construction technology which will ensure higher percentage of outfitting during launching, and is expected to be delivered to the Indian Coast Guard by end 2019. 3. ‘Fast Patrol Vessel’ an improved version of Inshore Patrol Vessel earlier built by GRSE for the Indian Coast Guard, with an efficient hull form has been developed in house and proved after extensive model testing to achieve speed in excess of 34 knots. This fuel efficient & powerful platform is well suited for patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations. This ship will be fitted with State of the Art Main Engines with Advanced Control Systems & Water Jet Units and an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ integrating all Communication and Navigation Systems. This ship will also have improved habitability features with fully air conditioned modular accommodation for 35 personnel. |
PRESS RELEASE
Assistive Aids for Differently
abled persons of Ranchi, Jharkhand on 27 Jan
18
GRSE had signed a MOU with ALIMCO on 27 Oct 2017 for
distributing assistive aids to approx 250 differently
abled persons of Ranchi, hailing from marginalized
section of society for project cost of Rs. 20 lakhs. Total 249 beneficiaries (160 male
and 89 females) were provided aids/appliances such as
tricycles, wheel chairs, crutches, hearing aids, smart
canes etc. Shri A.K. Nanda Director (Personnel) GRSE,
Sri D. Vijayam, Chief General 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 TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
THE TELEGRAPH, KOLKATA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
SANMARG, KOLKATA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017
PRABHAT KHABAR, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
JANSATTA, KOLKATA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
HANDING OVER OF THIRD MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L53” TO INDIAN NAVY
The third of the eight “Mark IV LCU vessels”L53”,
built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was formally “Handed Over”
to the Indian Navy today, 09 Jan 18 at GRSE,
Kolkata.
L53 is fitted with two MTU 16V
4000 M 53 marine diesel engines each fitted with one
fixed pitch propeller generating 2 X 1840 KW power.
She is also fitted with 2 X CRN-91 indigenous 30mm
Guns, 2 X HMG and 4 X MMG to provide artillery fire
support during attack missions.
The ship
was handed over by Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN
(Retd.) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to
the Officer Commanding the Ship Lt Cdr Vikas Anand
at a the ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY
Deshmukh, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Andaman
and Nicobar Command carried out Final Inspection of
the ship prior acceptance by the Navy. Senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were
present at the occasion. The ship boasts of 90.84 % indigenous content.
The Mark IV LCU vessels are a further improved
version of the Mark III LCU vessels presently being
used by the Indian Navy. The first ship of the Mark IV
LCU vessels INS LCU 51 was commissioned into Indian
Navy during 2016 and the second ship was commissioned
in 2017. The ship measuring 62.8 X 11 M with a
displacement of around 950 Tons has an endurance of
around 1500 nautical miles at 12 knots speed. The ship
also boasts of modern habitability conditions with
accommodation for 216 personnel. During the Sea
Trials, L53 had registered a speed of about 15
knots.
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 FINANCIAL EXPRESS, KOLKATA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 09, 2018
PRESS RELEASE
Launching of GRSE built Fast
Patrol Vessel (FPV), ‘Yard 2113’
The First of the series of five Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) ships being built for the Indian Coast Guard by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was “Launched” today, 30 Dec 17 at Raja Bagan Dockyard unit of GRSE, Kolkata.
Following maritime traditions, the ship was “Launched” by Smt. Kadambari Saxena, wife of Rear Admiral V K Saxena, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director (GRSE). Rear Admiral AK Verma (Retd), Former Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE was the Chief Guest of the Event. Shri SS Dogra, Director (Finance), Cmde S.Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding) and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The entire design of these FPV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Coast Guard. The contract for construction of these new design FPV ships was concluded on 7th March, 2016.
The ship is 50M long, 7.5M wide with a displacement of
around 308 Tons. The ship is designed for a maximum
speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500
nautical miles. She is equipped with 03 nos Main
Engines with advanced control systems, Water jet units
and an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ integrating all
Communication and Navigation Systems. These ships are
also fitted with 40/60 Gun as main armament and will
also have improved habitability features with fully
air conditioned modular accommodation for 35
personnel.
After launching, balance fitting
out of equipment, readiness of ship systems and
setting to work of equipment/ systems will be
completed. Finally the ship would be put to sea for
trials before commissioning.
PRESS RELEASE
Keel Laying of Fast Patrol
Vessels (FPVs), ‘GRSE Yard 2115 & Yard
2116’
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata laid the keel of Yard 2115 & Yard 2116 (3rd & 4th of the series of five Water Jet Propelled Fast Patrol Vessel) for Indian Coast Guard on 30 October 17 at its Main Works Unit. The ‘Keel Laying Ceremony’, a major milestone in the ship construction process, was undertaken by Shri Kumar Krishna Debnath & Shri Prasanta Kumar Koley, of the GRSE, Main Yard, in the august presence of Commodore PR Hari, IN (Retd), Director, Shipbuilding (I/c), GRSE and Commandant Atul Kumar of the Indian Coast Guard. Senior Officials from the GRSE and Indian Coast Guard were also present.
These ships will be constructed at GRSE, Main Yard by adopting integrated construction technology which will ensure higher percentage of outfitting during launching.
Fast Patrol Vessel’ an improved version of Inshore Patrol Vessel earlier built by GRSE for the Indian Coast Guard, with an efficient hull form developed in house and proved after extensive model testing to achieve speeds in excess of 34 knots. This fuel efficient & powerful platform is well suited for patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations. This ship will be fitted with state of the art Main Engines with advanced control systems & Water jet units and an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ integrating all Communication and Navigation Systems. This ship will also have improved habitability features with fully air conditioned modular accommodation for 35 personnel.
PRESS RELEASE
GRSE & COOPER SIGN
MoU
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), a
Government of India undertaking – Ministry of
Defence has entered into a strategic Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with Cooper Corporation one of
India’s leading engine manufacturers, for joint
development and manufacturing of small and medium
diesel engines for marine application.
The MoU
was signed by Sri Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director
Finance on behalf of GRSE and Mr. Farrokh N. Cooper,
Chairman and Managing Director, Cooper Corporation in
the Pune on 16 Oct 2017.
This collaboration aims
at setting up a fully indigenous product line of
marine diesel engines specifically designed and
developed for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, a
home-grown alternative to multinational brands
available in the market, currently. Cooper Corporation
will helm the design & manufacture of these diesel
engines for marine DG set application, ranging from 50
KW – 500 KW. GRSE will integrate these DG set at their
workshop at Ranchi and subsequently sell it to their
prospective customers – Indian Navy, Indian Coast
Guard, Shipbuilders in India and abroad.
Expressing
his views on the tie-up, Sri Sarvjit Singh Dogra,
Director Finance, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers (GRSE), said, “We are happy to partner with
Cooper Corporation for the development of high
quality, clean and fuel-efficient engines to meet the
requirements of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
This MoU will facilitate mutual sharing of best
practices and expertise, making it a fine example of
engineering, technology and product innovation
collaboration between GRSE and Cooper Corporation.”
PRESS RELEASE
HANDING OVER OF INS
KILTAN
The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette named
“Kiltan” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was formally “Handed
Over” to Indian Navy today, 14 Oct 17 at GRSE,
Kolkata.
The highly-sophisticated frontline
warship was formally handed over by Rear Admiral
(Retd) VK Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE
to Rear Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, VSM, Chief Staff
Officer (Technical), HQ, Eastern Naval Command at a
brief ceremony held in the presence of other senior
officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE.
GRSE is
building four ASW Corvette Class of ships under P-28
Project. The basic design for these ships was
developed by Directorate of Naval Design of Indian
Navy and the detailed design was made by the Central
Design Department of GRSE, Kolkata. The first two
ships of the series INS Kamorta and INS Kadmatt were
delivered in 2014 & 2015 respectively. Both the
ships are now an integral part of the Eastern Naval
Fleet of the Indian Navy.
These ships are 109 M
in length with a displacement of 3250 Tons. The ships
have a maximum speed of 25 Knots, with an endurance of
over 3400 NM at 18 knots speed. They are designed to
accommodate 17 officers and 106 sailors.
Kiltan’s
role is to protect nation’s maritime interests against
possible submarine attack. She is a potent platform
for neutralising the enemy submarines using her
weapons like torpedoes, rocket launchers and
helicopter. The ship has got excellent stealth
features, both above and below the sea surface. An
extremely low radiated underwater noise signature
makes her difficult to be detected by sonar, whilst a
specially designed form of the hull and superstructure
gives the ship a low radar cross section.The ship is
equipped with total atmospheric control ventilation
system making her fully capable to fight in nuclear,
biological and chemical warfare environments.
The
successful construction of ASW Corvettes with advanced
stealth features bears testimony to GRSE’s
growing capabilities in building state-of-the-art
naval combatants, comparable with the best in the
world.
Kiltan has the unique feature of
superstructure made of carbon fibre composite
material. It is for the first time in the country that
such composite material has been integrated with steel
hull of a ship and GRSE is the first shipyard in the
country to have successfully achieved this feat. Use
of this special material in superstructure has helped
in reducing the overall weight of the ship resulting
in greater stability of the platform.
Some of the
other special features incorporated in these ships for
the first time in the country include Special high
strength steel Type DMR 249A Indigenously developed
for warship application. GRSE was also involved in
developing the ‘Welding Process’ for this special type
of steel. Rail-less Helo Traversing System
manufactured by the Engineering Division of GRSE,
under Transfer of Technology from M/s MacTaggart Scot,
UK has been installed on these ships. GRSE is now
supplying this equipment to other shipyards as
well.
The weapon suite of the ship is formidable
and is capable of engaging ships, aircrafts and shore
targets besides having astounding ASW capability. This
weapon intensive ASW Corvette has the distinction of
being fitted with a very large number of indigenous
weapons & sensors. The Indian industry, DPSUs and
Ordnance Factories have played a vital role in
development, manufacturing & supply of various
weapons, sensors & equipment. Kiltan has also
completed sea trials of a number of weapons &
sensors prior to delivery of the ship.
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU (DEFENCE WING)
GOVERNMENT
OF INDIA
COMMISSIONING OF INS TARASA
NS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft was
commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral
Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief,
Western Naval Command at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
today. At an impressive commissioning ceremony, Vice
Admiral Luthra expressed confidence that the new INS
Tarasa will discharge her duties with élan and
resolve, and bring laurels to the Western Naval
Command and the Nation.
Complimenting the
designers, builders, engineers, overseers, and the
officers and the men whose efforts have fructified in
the commissioning of the ship, he said that the ship
is of proven design, has good endurance, low draught,
high speed and manoeuvrability, thus making her most
suited for her primary role of extended coastal and
offshore surveillance and patrol. He reserved special
praise for the ship’s crew and the Warship Overseeing
Team, Kolkata for ensuring that the ship has been
commissioned with all Weapon and Sensor trials
completed. The passage of the ship during her maiden
voyage from Kolkata to Mumbai, in rough weather, bears
testimony to the seaworthiness of the ship.
INS
Tarasa is the fourth and last of the follow-on Water
Jet FAC’s built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders
and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. The first two ships of
the class i.e. IN ships Tarmugli and Tihayu were
commissioned in 2016 and are based at Visakhapatnam;
while the third ship INS Tillanchang was commissioned
earlier this year at Karwar on 09 March 2017. These
ships are an upgrade of the Car Nicobar class Fast
Attack Crafts with the Indian Navy, which were also
indigenously designed and built by GRSE, Kolkata.
INS
Tarasa is 50 Meters long and powered by three
waterjets which give it speeds of over 35 knots (65
kmph). The ship is armed with a 30 mm main gun
indigenously built , and a number of light, medium and
heavy machine guns to undertake costal defence
operations. The ship is an ideal platform for missions
like coastal and off-shore surveillance, EEZ Patrol,
law enforcement as well as non-military missions such
as Search and Rescue, Humanitarian Assistance and
Disaster Relief. The commissioning Commanding Officer
of the ship is Lieutenant Commander Praveen Kumar.
This
is the second ship of the Indian Navy to be named INS
Tarasa. The first INS Tarasa was in service of the
Navy from 1999 to 2014. She was gifted to Seychelles
Coast Guard as a symbol of India’s partnership
with friendly maritime nation in IOR. The new INS
Tarasa will be based at Mumbai under the operational
control of Western Naval Command.
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PRESS RELEASE Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC), “INS TARASA” 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 Mumbai today, 26 Sep 2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony. INS Tarasa is the last warship of the four “Follow-on” Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (FO WJFAC), built by GRSE Kolkata. The first three ships of the ‘Follow-on’ Series of WJFACs INS Tarmugli, INS Tihayu & INS Tillanchang were commissioned into Indian Navy during 2016. GRSE is the pioneer shipyard in the country in construction of Fast Attack Crafts & the shipyard has already delivered 22 ships of this class to the Indian Navy, including INS Tarasa. 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 Tarsa is 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. INS Tarasa also has the honour of being the first indigenously built warship to have successfully completed her Weapon trials prior delivery to the Indian Navy. Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is delivered to the Navy. The Ship also has the distinction of being delivered with “Nil” Shipbuilders Liability The ship will be based at Mumbai under the operational control of the NOIC, Maharashtra. With the Commissioning of ‘INS Tarasa’, 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. |
PRESS RELEASE
Press Information Bureau
Government
of India
Ministry of Defence
21-August-2017
Commissioning of Second Ship of Landing Craft
Utility MK-IV
‘IN LCU L52’(GRSE Yard 2093) at
Port Blair
Dr. Jagdish Mukhi, Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, commissioned IN LCU L52 into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. IN LCU L52 is the second Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV class to be inducted into the Indian Navy. The ship has been indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata. The commissioning of L-52 is yet another manifestation of the potential of the country’s indigenous design and ship building capability.
LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with the primary role to transport and deploy Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command and can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands.
The ship, commanded by Commander Kaushik Chatterjee, has a complement of 05 officers, 46 sailors and is capable of carrying 160 troops in addition. The ship, displacing 830 Tons, is capable of transporting various kinds of combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems like Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).
The remaining six ships of the same class are in advanced stages of construction at M/S GRSE, Kolkata and are scheduled to be inducted in the next two years. The induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and is in consonance with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s drive for ‘Make in India’.
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PRESS RELEASE Commissioning of Second Landing Craft Utility Ship – L-52 at Port Blair 1. The Second of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-52” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Professor Jagdish Mukhi, Hon’ble Lt. Governor of Andaman & Nicobar at Port Blair today, 21 Aug 2017. Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of the Indian Navy were present during the ceremony.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 & Troops. 3. Substantial improvement and changes to improve the ergonomics, habitability and layout of critical compartments has been implemented on this second ship L-52. This ship also has the honour of having successfully completed her weapon & sensor trials prior delivery to the Indian Navy. Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is delivered to the Navy. This ship has also been delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilders’ Liabilities. 4. The ship is equipped with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is designed with ballasting and de-ballasting arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to provide Artillery fire support during Landing Operations. 5. GRSE is building 08 ships under the LCU Project and the second ship has been commissioned today. The entire design of these LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much bigger and have much better capabilities. Ship has modern habitability conditions with accommodation for a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the ship’s crew. |
PRESS RELEASE
GRSE laid the keel of 2nd Fast Patrol Vessel
1. The keel of the 2nd of the series of Five Water Jet Propelled Fast Patrol Vessels for Indian Coast Guard was laid by GRSE on 11 August 17 at its Raja Bagan Dock Yard. The ‘Keel Laying Ceremony’, a major milestone in the ship construction process, was undertaken by Shri Bikash Kumar Basu, of the Raja Bagan Dockyard, in the august presence of Rear Admiral V K Saxena, Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Shri S.S.Dogra, Director (Finance), Shri A K Nanda, Director (Personnel), Commandant Atul Kumar of Indian Coast Guard and other senior officials.
2. This ship will be constructed at Rajabagan Dockyard
by adopting integrated construction technology which
will enable GRSE to build the ship in a reduced time
frame.
3. ‘Fast Patrol Vessel’ is an
improved version of Inshore Patrol Vessel earlier
built by GRSE for the Indian Coast Guard, with an
efficient hull form developed in house and proved
after extensive model testing to achieve speeds in
excess of 34 knots. This fuel efficient & powerful
platform is well suited for patrolling,
anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations.
This ship will be fitted with state of the art Main
Engines with advanced control systems & Water jet
units and an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ integrating
all Communication and Navigation Systems. This ship
will also have improved habitability features with
fully air conditioned modular accommodation for 35
personnel.
PRESS RELEASE
HANDING OVER OF SECOND MARK IV LCU CLASS VESSEL
“L52”
TO INDIAN NAVY
The second of the eight “Mark IV LCU vessels”L52”,
built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was formally “Handed Over” to
the Indian Navy today, 20 Jul 2017 at GRSE,
Kolkata.
The ship was handed over by Rear
Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN (Retd) Chairman & Managing
Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship
Cdr Kaushik Chatterjee at a ceremony held in GRSE
today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, Chief Staff Officer
(Technical) of Andaman and Nicobar Command carried out
Final Inspection of the ship prior to acceptance by
the Navy.
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 and
Lakshadweep Islands. This ship is fitted with close to
90% indigenous content which speaks volumes for the
indigenisation drive taken by MOD, Navy & GRSE.
The
first ship of the Mark IV LCU vessels INS LCU 51 was
commissioned into Indian Navy during 2016. Based on
lessons learnt and feedback received from Indian Navy
on first LCU L-51, substantial improvement and changes
to improve the ergonomics, habitability and layout of
critical compartments has been implemented on this
second ship L-52.
L52 also has the honour
of having successfully completed her Weapon &
Sensor trials prior delivery to the Indian Navy.
Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is
delivered to the Navy. This ship has also been
delivered with ‘ZERO’ shipbuilders’ liabilities.
PRESS RELEASE
GRSE signs MoU with Govt. for FY 2017-18
1. The annual MoU signed, between Shri Ashok Kumar
Gupta, Secretary, Department of Defence Production and
Rear Admiral VK Saxena, CMD GRSE, details the targets
and achievements expected on various MoU performance
indicators of the Company during 2017-18.
2.
The Company has targeted to achieve a turnover of Rs.
1350 Crore which is about 40% more than actual
achievements of last financial year (2016-17),
3.
During the current year, the company planned to spend
Rs 50 crore as CAPEX for further strengthening the
infrastructure facilities including improving the
design capabilities for construction of P-17A
ships.
4. As part of Make In India
initiative of the Govt. of India, GRSE has set a
target to develop Indigenous Capability and
Infrastructure for Assembly, Test & Trial of
Marine Diesel Engines, at its Engine Plant at Ranchi,
during the current Financial Year.
PRESS RELEASE
HANDING OVER OF FAST ATTACK CRAFT “TARASA” TO INDIAN NAVY
The last warship of the four “Follow-on” Water Jet
Fast Attack Crafts (FO WJFAC), “TARASA”, built by
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE), Kolkata, was formally “Handed Over” to the
Indian Navy today, 15 Jun 2017 at GRSE, Kolkata.
Named after an island in the Andaman, “Tarasa” 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.
The ship was handed over
by Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN (Retd) Chairman
& Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding
Officer of the ship Lt. Cdr.Praveen Kumar at a
ceremony held in GRSE today. Rear Admiral Sandeep
Naithani VSM, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of
Western Naval Command carried out Final Inspection
of the ship prior acceptance by the Navy. Cmde. Ratnakar Ghosh, IN (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 at the occasion.
The‘Follow-on’ WJFACs are a further
improved version of the ten Fast Attack Crafts earlier
built by GRSE for Indian Navy. The first three ships
of the ‘Follow-on’ Series of WJFACs INS Tarmugli, INS
Tihayu & INS Tillanchang were commissioned into
Indian Navy during 2016. These ships have 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 ships measuring 48 X 7.5 M with a displacement of around
315 Tons havean endurance of around 2000 nautical
miles at 12-14 knots speed. They also boast of modern
habitability conditions with accommodation for 29
personnel. During the Sea
Trials, Tarasa had registered a speed
of 35.07 knots.
Tarasa also has the honour of being the first
indigenously built warship to have successfully
completed her Weapon trials prior delivery to The
Indian Navy.Normally this activity is undertaken
after the ship is delivered to the Navy.
With
the handing over of “Tarasa”, 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.
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GRSE observes Republic Day
2019
Shri S.S.Dogra, Director (Finance), GRSE Kolkata hoisted the National Flag in Main Works, GRSE on the Occasion of Republic Day 2019. Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of GRSE were present during the Occasion.
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Annual Blood Donation Camp
organised in GRSE on 16 Jan 19
A Blood Donation Camp was organized in GRSE on 16 Jan 2019 in Aid of Thalassemia Patients.
The Camp was inaugurated by Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, C&MD, GRSE, in presence of Shri S.S. Dogra, Director (Finance) , Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel) and other senior officials.
GRSE employees, Trade Apprentice, CISF personnel and Contractors’ Workers whole heartedly attended the Blood Donation Camp. 114 personnel donated blood for the noble cause of providing blood for Thalassemia patients.
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Fifth Mark IV LCU Class Vessel
“L-55” Commissioned
19th Dec 2018. The fifth of the Class of Eight Landing
Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-55” built by
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited
(GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned at Port Blair today
by Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar P, AVSM VSM, Vice Chief of
Naval Staff, Indian Navy. The ceremony was attended
by Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman &
Managing Director, GRSE and other senior officials of
the Indian Navy and GRSE.
Substantial
modifications to improve the ergonomics, habitability
and layout of critical compartments have been
implemented on this ship. The Mark IV LCU Vessels are
a further improved version of the Mark III LCU Vessels
presently being used by the Indian Navy. The first
ship of the Mark IV LCU Vessels IN LCU L-51 was
commissioned into Indian Navy during March 2017.
The
LCU Mark IV Class of ships are fitted with close to
90% indigenous content in line with the Govt. of
India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative towards achieving
self-reliance and indigenisation. The ships are
equipped with Bow Ramps to enable loading/unloading of
combat equipment and vehicles upon beaching. The ships
are designed with ballasting and de-ballasting
arrangements to achieve the desired trim for smooth
beaching operations. Two guns are also installed to
provide Artillery fire support during landing
operations.
GRSE is executing the order for
8 Landing Craft Utility Ships for the Indian Navy and
the ship that was commissioned today is the 5th in the
series. The remaining 3 ships are in advanced stages
of construction and are expected to be delivered over
the next one year. These amphibious warships,
developed by GRSE’s in-house design team, are unique
in their design & operations, having a length of
62.8 metres and capable of achieving a speed of 15
knots with a low draught of 1.8 M. This once again
proves GRSE’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions
to their customers ranging from product
conceptualization, design, system integration and
project management, thereby enhancing the capability
to meet customer demands. Key areas of strength of the
shipyard include a strong, multi-disciplinary design
expertise, production acumen and focused project
planning & execution approach. These are traits
that have helped the shipyard create strong
differentiators in its path of growth.
Currently
GRSE has a strong order book of Rs. 22,290 Crores
equipping the shipyard with a deep pool of
revenue-generating projects. 16 ships (including 04
Nos. Survey Vessels (Large), the contract of which was
signed on 30 Oct 18) are presently under construction
with nine of them (1 ASW Corvettes, 3 LCUs and 5 FPVs)
in advanced stages of construction and are expected to
be delivered to the Indian Navy by 2019 end. Three
ships of Project P17A Advanced Stealth Frigates with a
total order value of Rs 19293.46 Crores are being
constructed using Modular Construction Technology, 3D
Modelling concepts and latest software like Aveva
Marine and NAPA. The first ship is progressing at a
rapid pace with production being ahead of schedule
while production of the second frigate is slated to
commence shortly. GRSE has also been declared
successful bidder in competitive bidding for another
08 ASWSWC ships for the Indian Navy.
GRSE has delivered 06 Warships to Indian Navy during last 18 Months and with today’s commissioning of IN LCU L-55, GRSE has once again demonstrated its commitment to strengthen the maritime security of the nation, thereby living up to the aspirations that the country has reposed on this Mini-Ratna Category-I Shipyard.
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GRSE WIPS Cell Organizes
Workshop for its Lady Employees
17 Dec 18
The Forum of Women In Public Sector (WIPS), GRSE Chapter, organized a workshop “Emotional intelligence at Workplace and Importance of Saying ‘No” for its women employees on 17 Dec 18.
The Speaker for the Workshop was Ms Baishali
Mukherjee, an Independent Writer and Journalist from
Kolkata. CMD, GRSE Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN (Retd.)
inaugurated the session in the esteemed presence of
Director (Shipbuilding) Cmde S Nayyar, IN (Retd.) and
other senior officials of GRSE.
The workshop was
aimed at targeting women empowerment through an
interactive session. The objective was to make the
participants understand how emotional intelligence
which includes – self-awareness,
self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social
skills can help women manage their emotions and avoid
unpleasant and stressful situations at their workplace
and home.
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GRSE Swachhta Sarthi Bike Rally
by Employees
brings Swachhta Pakhwada 2018 to a
Grand Close
15 Dec 18
The ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ was concluded on 15 Dec 18 (Saturday) through a colourful ceremony. As a part of Concluding Ceremony, a “Swachhta Sarthi Bike Rally” was organized in the twin city of West Bengal i.e. at Kolkata and Howrah.
Around 125 participants in 67 bikes participated in the rally. The rally was flagged off at Main Unit by Shri S.S. Dogra, Director (Finance) in the presence of Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (RETD.), Director (Shipbuilding), Shri Dipankar Mahto, Chief Vigilance Officer, Shri D. Maitra, CGM (Main Works), Shri A.K. Mahapatro,GM(HR&A) and other hundreds of employees of GRSE.
The rally terminated at A.J.C. Bose Indian Botanic Garden after covering around 15 kms. throughout the city of Kolkata & Howrah. Different activities like performance of short drama in Main unit, nukkad natak at various locations like Ramnagar, Watgunge and near Indian Botanic Garden ,distribution of leaflets, cleanliness drive etc. were undertaken during the rally to spread awareness amongst the citizens in the twin city of Kolkata and Howrah .
Swachhta has become a way of life for the employees of GRSE with Chairman & Managing Director being at the helm of affairs of initiating multipronged initiatives to ensure Swachhta inside and outside the Company as well as to generate interest and passion amongst the employees to spread the message of Swachhta far and near.
Before flagging off the bike rally, the Directors
expressed their appreciation to the employees for
their active participation during Pakhwada and advised
the employees to make cleanliness as their way of
life, instead of a short term activity.
Swachhta
Pakhwada is being observed at GRSE for the last 15
days. Various Swachhta events are being organized
during the periods which have been enumerated below.
Celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada under Swachh Bharat Mission started in GRSE on 01 Dec 18 with the administration of oath by Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Rear Admiral V K Saxena,IN (Retd.) to the employees. A cleanliness drive was followed in and around the ‘Bichali Ghat Bus Stand Area’ near the Corporate Office where Chairman & Managing Director, all Functional Directors and other Senior Officials took part in cleaning the area. The CISF personnel of GRSE unit also participated in the Swachhta Pakhwada event.
A seminar was organized on 06 Dec 18 on cleanliness, efficient disposal of waste, effluent treatment. An Inter School painting competition was organized to spread awareness about benefits of cleanliness and hygiene. Students from 08 schools participated in the competition. A ‘Swachhta Shramdan’ programme was carried out on 12 Dec 18 by cleaning the premises of Satghara High Madrasah school.GRSE employees along with school students took part in the cleaning activity. Also to generate more ideas regarding effective ways of sustainable cleanliness, a lively debate competition was conducted for employees. The topic of debate competition was “Swachhta – A responsibility of Government” in three languages i.e. Hindi, Bengali and English. As a part of Swachhta Pakhwada, tree plantation programme was also organized at Main Unit where Chairman & Managing Director, all Functional Directors, Chief Vigilance Officer and other employees took part.
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Two Fast Patrol Vessels for
Coast Guard Launched Simultaneously by GRSE, Kolkata
on 22 Nov 18
Miniratna Category 1 Defence PSU and premier warship
builder – Garden Reach Shipbuilders and
Engineers (GRSE) Ltd. – added yet another
feather to its illustrious cap with the launch of two
Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) Ships for Indian Coast Guard,
today. These Vessels, ICGS Amrit Kaur and ICGS Kamla
Devi are third and fourth in the series of five FPVs
built by GRSE for the Indian Coast Guard. Upholding
the best of maritime traditions, the ships were
“Launched” by Smt Veena Naravane; wife of Lt. General
Manoj Mukund Naravane, AVSM, SM, VSM, General Officer
Commanding-In-Chief; Eastern Command, Indian Army. The
ceremony was held in the presence of Rear Admiral
V.K.Saxena, Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, and
other Senior Officials of GRSE, Indian Coast Guard,
Indian Navy, and Indian Army.
In a period
of over 5 decades since its inception in 1960, GRSE
has successfully developed an array of world-class
platforms including Frigates, Missile Corvettes, Anti
Submarine Warfare Corvettes and Landing Craft Utility
Ships for the Indian Navy, all of them armed with
high-tech infrastructure. With delivery of 98
warships to its credit, GRSE today is well positioned
to construct large warships harnessing advanced
modular shipbuilding technology which is delightfully
at par with the best in the world. The enhanced
shipbuilding capacity of GRSE has taken the
organization to the level where it can construct 20
ships in tandem. With the keel-laying of the 1st
Advanced Stealth Frigate of P17A Project, team GRSE
has once again touched a key milestone. No less a feat
are the bagging of orders for four Survey Vessels
(Large) for The Indian Navy on competitive basis and
emerging a successful bidder through competition for 8
ASWSWCs, with private players active in the fray. The
twin triumphs have further boosted the morale of this
public sector Defence Shipyard, particularly on its
aggressive cost strategies.
The FPV
Ships which were launched today are each 50M long,
7.5M wide with a displacement of around 308 Tons.
These ships are designed for a maximum speed of 34
knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical
miles. The FPV designs which are exclusive to GRSE are
an improvisation on the Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV)
built by the Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard, few
years ago. The vessels come with an efficient hull
form developed in-house and proved after extensive
model testing. These are fuel efficient and the
powerful platforms are well suited for patrolling,
anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations.
They come fitted with state-of-the-art Main Engines
with Advanced Control Systems and Water Jet Units and
an ‘Integrated Bridge System’ assimilating all
Communication and Navigation Systems. The key armament
of a 40/60 Gun and improved habitability features with
fully air conditioned modular accommodation for 35
personnel are the other salient features of the ships.
With the launch now over the company is gearing up for
the post launch activities which include balance
fitting out of the ship, readiness of ship systems and
setting to work of equipment / systems. Once over, the
ships would be put to sea for trials before final
delivery.
As part of Make In India
initiatives of Govt. of India through Indigenisation
Efforts, GRSE has made commendable progress by
successfully incorporating a high percentage of
indigenous content in the ships made in shipyard. INS
Kamorta and INS Kadmatt, the First Two of Class of 4
ASW Corvettes became the first warships built in the
country with indigenously developed warship grade
steel, thus having the distinction of achieving over
90 % indigenous content and hence a major step towards
achieving self reliance in state of the art warship
design and construction space. Regarding the LCUs
class of ships delivered so far, almost 90% indigenous
equipment fit has been achieved. Interestingly, 70 %
indigenous content in construction of four Follow On
WJFACs and 72 % indigenization of the Railless Helo
Traversing System on board 3rd ASW Corvette, INS
Kiltan, have helped GRSE win the confidence of all
stakeholders.
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Team GRSE continues to raise
its bar higher in the sphere of maritime engineering
excellence. The ace shipbuilder has set sail towards a
growth trajectory in line with its vision to be a
world leader and the launching of the Fast Patrol
Vessels series propels it further towards that goal.
Continuous research and innovation, excellent product
quality, lean thinking and a strong corporate
structure powered by an outstanding human capital
including 100 plus in-house design engineers, promise
a great future for GRSE.
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GRSE Lays Keel of 1st Advanced
Stealth Frigate
Kolkata based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) touched a key milestone in its Project 17A today (10th November 2018) with the laying of the keel of the first of three Advanced Stealth Frigates. The keel was laid at GRSE’s Main Works Unit in the august presence of Vice Admiral K. B. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE graced the ceremony.
The contract for construction of three highly Advanced Stealth Frigates under Project 17A is the largest ever order won by the company. This prestigious contract of Rs. 19293.46 crore was signed between the Ministry of Defence and GRSE on 20th February 2015. The first ship is expected to be delivered in 2023 and the next two ships in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Since its takeover by the Government of India in 1960, GRSE has delivered 98 warships – the highest number of warships deliveries made by any Indian shipyard till date. The Shipyard has a strong inhouse design team of close to 100 designers. GRSE has built high-end platforms in the past, including Frigates, Missile Corvettes, new generation Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes and Landing Craft Utility Ships for Indian Navy. It has the distinction of achieving over 90% indigenous content, on board ASW Corvettes and LCUs, a major step towards self-reliance in state-of-the-art warship design and construction.
Having modernised its infrastructure facilities, GRSE is today in a position to construct large number of warships using Advanced Modular Integrated Shipbuilding Technology in line with the best in the world. This has helped enhance its capacity to the present level of constructing 20 warships concurrently.
P17A Frigates are state-of-the-art Guided Missile Frigates. Each of these ships will be 149 m long, with displacement of approximately 6670 T and a speed of 28 knots. P17A Stealth Frigates are being built deploying the latest Integrated Construction Methodology with enhanced pre-outfitting to enhance quality and reduce build periods considerably. GRSE has appointed M/s Fincantieri, Italy as the Knowhow Provider for Technology Upgrade and Capability Enhancement.
GRSE has set sail towards a growth route in line with its vision to be a world class shipyard. The award of prestigious Project 17 A is a major leap for the shipyard in this regard. Continuing Research & Innovation, excellent product quality, world class modern infrastructure, and a strong corporate structure coupled with a competent & experienced human capital including around 100 in-house design engineers, promise a bright future for GRSE.
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Brief on installation of two
Bailey Bridges at Kolkata in record time of six
days
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., Kolkata installed two Bailey Bridges at Kolkata, near the site of the collapsed bridge at Majerhat, in a record time of six days. The bridges were inaugurated by Shri Vineet Goel, IPS, Addl. Commissioner of Police(I), Kolkata Police and opened to traffic movement on 12 Oct 18.
Order was received on 24 Sep 18 from PWD, Govt. of West Bengal with a stringent requirement of operationalization by 10 October 18 prior to commencement of Durga Puja with the requirement of 2 (two) nos. 25mtr (80ft) Bailey Bridges (Extra Wide) galvanised with load class of 70R over the Chetla Boat Canal on extension of Alipore Avenue at one side of the Canal & Humayan Kabir Sarani on the other side. Considering the imminent requirements, GRSE team took up the challenge and started the process of fabrication and erection of the bridges on war footing.
Construction of Launching Abutment for the first bridge started on 02 Oct’ 18 evening and the second bridge on 06 Oct 18. Pushing of both the bridges towards landing side started on 07 Oct’18 and erection of the bridges was completed on 08 Oct 18.
Work therefore started on 04 Oct 18 with erection completed on 10 Oct 18 and the bridges inaugurated today, within a record time of six days.
Completion of installation/erection of both the bridges within a short span of 06 days (approx. 3 days for each bridge) by GRSE Team has paved the way to ease out the heavy traffic congestions and establish link between Kolkata and the rest of south 24 Parganas prior to the important Festivals in Bengal.
GRSE is the pioneer and the largest manufacturer of Bailey type portable steel bridges in India with 60% market share having delivered 5100 bridges till date. The company is involved in manufacturing these bridges for over 40 years now. Indian Army and Indian Border Roads Organization are regular clientele and are greatly dependent on GRSE for sourcing their requirement. GRSE has also exported such bridges to friendly neighborhood countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar etc.
With a modular design facilitating easy assembly, these bridges can be erected very fast even in the most challenging terrain and conditions. On-site installation infrastructure not being a requirement, makes them ideal for remote areas.
These versatile bridges often play a vital role in strategic surface transport networks which is a testimony in this particular project having been completed within a record period of 06 days for 02 Bridges being installed simultaneously.
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AGM ON 04 OCT 18
The 102nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited was held on Thursday, 04 Oct 2018 at 10:00 hrs at the Registered Office of the Company at 43/46, Garden Reach Road, Kolkata – 700 024. The AGM was attended by the Shareholders, the Board of Directors, the Statutory Auditors and the Secretarial Auditor of the Company.
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GRSE DELIVERS 6TH WARSHIP TO INDIAN
NAVY IN 16 MONTHS
“L-55” a “Mark IV LCU Vessel, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was formally “Handed Over” to the Indian Navy today, 28 September 2018 at GRSE, Kolkata. It is a matter of great pride, as L55 is the 6th warship delivered by GRSE to the Indian Navy in last 16 months, which is a record in itself.
GRSE currently has a very strong order book providing the Shipyard a deep pool of revenue-generating projects. With a Rs. 203,136.10 million order book, the firm is on stable ground.
12 ships currently under construction with 09 ships (01 ASW Corvette, 03 LCUs, 05 FPVs) in advanced stages of construction, expected to be delivered to Indian Navy by end 2019. 03 ships of Project P17A Advanced Stealth Frigates with an order value of Rs 192934.60 million are being constructed using Modular Construction Technology and various softwares like Aveva Marine, NAPA etc. The progress on the 1st ship is moving at a rapid pace & production is running ahead of schedule & production of 2nd Frigate, is slated to commence shortly. GRSE has been declared successful bidders in competitive bidding for another 12 ships (04 Survey Vessels (Large) & 08 ASW SWCs) for the Indian Navy.
GRSE is executing order for 8 Landing Craft Utility Ships for the Indian Navy and the ship delivered today, is the 5th in the series. The balance 3 ships are in advanced stages of construction and are expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy, over the next one year. These warships, developed by the in house design team are believed to be unique in their design & operations having length of 62.8 metres and achieving a speed of 15 knots with a low draught of 1.7 m. This proves GRSE’s ability to provide end-to-end solutions to their customers ranging from product conceptualization, design, system integration and project management thus increasing the capability to meet customer demands. Key areas of strength of the shipyard include a multi-disciplinary strong design team, production acumen, focused project planning & execution, traits which have helped the Shipyard create strong differentiators in its path of growth.
The Ship was Handed Over by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the Ship Lt. Cdr. Abhishek Kumar at the Ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Andaman and Nicobar Command carried out Final Inspection of the Ship prior to acceptance by the Navy. Shri Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were present at the Occasion.
The Mark IV LCU Vessels are a further improved version of the Mark III LCU Vessels presently being used by the Indian Navy. The First Ship of the Mark IV LCU Vessels IN LCU L-51 was commissioned into Indian Navy during 2016.
In line with the Govt. of India’s Make In India Initiative towards Self Reliance & Indigenisation efforts, the LCU Mark IV Class of Ships are fitted with close to 90% indigenous content.
With the Handing Over of IN LCU L-55, 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.
Disclaimer:
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its Equity Shares through Offer for Sale and has filed the RHP dated September 7, 2018 with SEBI. The RHP is available on the websites of SEBI, BSE and NSE at www.sebi.gov.in, www.bseindia.com and www.nseindia.com, respectively, and at the websites of the BRLMs at www.idbicapital.com and www.yesinvest.in, respectively. Potential investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk and for details relating to the same, see the section titled “Risk Factors” on page 22 of the RHP. Potential investors should not rely on the RHP filed with SEBI for making any investment decision.
The offer and sale of the Equity Shares offered in the Offer has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws in the United States, and unless such offer and sale is so registered, the Equity Shares may not be offered or sold within the United States. Accordingly, such Equity Shares are being offered and sold outside of the United States in offshore transactions in reliance on Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction where those offers and sales occur. The Equity Shares are and may not be offered or sold, and bids may not be made by persons in any such jurisdiction, except in compliance with the applicable laws of such jurisdiction.
As a result of national security related concerns, certain material information in relation to our business and operations has been classified as ‘confidential’ by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India (the “MoD”) and us. As a result, we have not (i) disclosed such information in the RHP; or (ii) provided such information to the BRLMs, the legal counsels and other intermediaries involved in the Offer. We cannot assure you that the RHP contains all such material information necessary for investors to make an informed investment decision.
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GRSE WINS ICC
PSE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017
Rear Admiral V.K.Saxena, IN(Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE was felicitated at the ICC PSE Excellence Award 2017 Ceremony. GRSE has been awarded the ICC PSE Excellence Awards 2017 in the Categories of “Company of the Year”, “Corporate Governance”, “Corporate Social Responsibility” and “Human Resource Management Excellence”. The Awards were presented by Dr. Ajay Dua, Former Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Awards were received by Shri A.K.Nanda, Director(Personnel), GRSE at function held at New Delhi on 29 Aug 18. GRSE is the proud receipient of this Award consecutively for the Second Year.
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GRSE Becomes 1st Defence PSU to
go live on TReDS Platform
GRSE has taken forward the GoI Initiative of boosting the MSME sector’s contribution towards indigenous manufacturing in Defence. GRSE is the first Defense PSU to get itself activated on the TReDS platform with necessary IT integration, post completion of security checks and testing.
Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE Ltd, inaugurated the system of payment mechanism to vendors under MSME Category through TReDS (Trade Receivable Discounting System) Platform on 09 Aug 2018. Shri S. S. Dogra, Director (Finance), Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding), Shir Kalyan Basu, MD & CEO, A TReDS Ltd and other senior officials of GRSE were present on the occasion.
This Make In India Initiative brings MSME sellers, Corporate and other buyers including the Govt Departments, PSUs and Financiers together onto a common platform, to facilitate discounting and settlement of invoices at the earliest. Challenges faced by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on account of shortage of working capital for their regular business operations shall be taken care of, with this implementation. This platform enables discounting of invoices of MSME vendors against large buyers through auction mechanism ensuring prompt realization of trade receivables at competitive market rates and helps avoid the constraints in obtaining financing.
Invoicemart is the IT Platform used by TReDS. A.TReDS Ltd, is a joint venture of Axis Bank and M.Junction. Following the completion of their first anniversary, digital invoice discounting platform, Invoicemart has successfully executed the first factoring transaction for GRSE. The on boarding of the Defense Public Sector Units (PSU) will benefit over 500 MSMEs. The on boarding of GRSE will empower MSMEs going forward and further promote the government’s campaign of Make in India.
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PRESS RELEASE Dr. Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production), inaugurated the Virtual Reality Lab set up by GRSE at its 61 Park Unit in Kolkata on 07 Jul 18. Rear Admiral V.K.Saxena, IN(Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE, Shri S.S.Dogra, Director (Finance), Shri A.K.Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of GRSE were present during the Inauguration Ceremony. Shri Vijayendra, IAS, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production was also present during the occasion. It was felt necessary to strengthen the Design activity in Central Design Office where it was often required to resolve Design Issues raised by Production/ Vendor to meet the various Requirements of the Customers. These issues needed to be resolved in a very Short Time with Reliability and Accuracy. To reduce Ship Building Time, upcoming issues can be Analysed in Design Phases through Virtual Reality Arrangement (VR) in the Virtual Reality Lab. It will also help the Shipyard to show 3D Models in Virtual Environment to assist the Production Teams and the Customers to expedite the Approvals. The Objective of setting up of Virtual Reality Lab is to undertake – Line Out Inspection on the CAD Model, User Reviews, & Marketing Future Ship Designs. The Virtual Reality Lab has been set up by GRSE for better Ergonomics. Dr. Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary (Defence Production), also visited the Three Production Units of the Shipyard. Over the years, GRSE has developed capabilities for In-House Design & Shipbuilding and has made considerable contributions to the Indigenous Warship Construction Program of the Country which includes State-of-the-Art Frigates and Corvettes to Fast Patrol Vessels. |
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GRSE celebrates 4th
International Day of Yoga
To embody the unity of mind and body, thought and action, restraint and fulfillment, harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well being , GRSE celebrated 4th International day of Yoga on 21st June 2018. RADM V K Saxena, Chairman & Managing Director Inaugurated the Yoga Day programme in the august presence of Mr. S S Dogra, Director (Finance), Mr. A K Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde S Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding) along with other senior officials and employees of the Company . The employees participated enthusiastically in large numbers
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PRESS RELEASE This Test Bed has the capability to undertake trials of 30 pumps in a month. During the inauguration speech, C&MD added that, the new facility has a testing capability of a varied range of pumps in terms of discharge capacity and head, which are ranging from 5 to 800 Cubic Meter Per Hour and up-to 12 Kg Per Square Centimeter of discharge head respectively. |
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Government of
India
Ministry of Defence
25-April-2018
16:45 IST
Commissioning of Third Ship of
Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’
(GRSE
Yard 2094) at port Blair- 25 Apr 18
The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was inducted into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’.
LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition.
The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands.
The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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COMMISSIONING OF THIRD MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-53” AT PORT
BLAIR
The Third of Class of Eight Landing Craft
Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-53” built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE),
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B.K.Verma,
AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief, Andaman
& Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 25 Apr
2018. Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena (Retd),
Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other
senior officials of the Indian Navy were present
during the ceremony.
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 & Troops.
Substantial
improvements and changes to improve the ergonomics,
habitability and layout of critical compartments have
been implemented on this third ship L-53. This ship
also has the honour of having successfully completed
her weapon & sensor trials prior delivery.
Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is
delivered to the Navy.
The ship is equipped
with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat
equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is
designed with ballasting and de-ballasting
arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth
Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to
provide Artillery fire support during
LandingOperations.
GRSE is building 08
ships under the LCU Project and the third ship has
been commissioned today. The entire design of these
LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE
as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The
ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch
propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines
each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs
operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much
bigger and have much better capabilities. The ship has
modern habitability conditions with accommodation for
a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the
ship’s crew.
“Garden Reach Shipbuilders
& Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to
receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and
other considerations, an initial public offering of
its equity shares and has filed a Draft Red Herring
Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of
India.”
Press Information Bureau
Government of
India
Ministry of Defence
25-April-2018
16:45 IST
Commissioning of Third Ship of
Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’
(GRSE
Yard 2094) at port Blair- 25 Apr 18
The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was inducted into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’.
LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition.
The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands.
The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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COMMISSIONING OF THIRD MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-53” AT PORT
BLAIR
The Third of Class of Eight Landing Craft
Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-53” built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE),
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B.K.Verma,
AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief, Andaman
& Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 25 Apr
2018. Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena (Retd),
Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other
senior officials of the Indian Navy were present
during the ceremony.
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 & Troops.
Substantial
improvements and changes to improve the ergonomics,
habitability and layout of critical compartments have
been implemented on this third ship L-53. This ship
also has the honour of having successfully completed
her weapon & sensor trials prior delivery.
Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is
delivered to the Navy.
The ship is equipped
with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat
equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is
designed with ballasting and de-ballasting
arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth
Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to
provide Artillery fire support during
LandingOperations.
GRSE is building 08
ships under the LCU Project and the third ship has
been commissioned today. The entire design of these
LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE
as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The
ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch
propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines
each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs
operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much
bigger and have much better capabilities. The ship has
modern habitability conditions with accommodation for
a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the
ship’s crew.
“Garden Reach Shipbuilders
& Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to
receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and
other considerations, an initial public offering of
its equity shares and has filed a Draft Red Herring
Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of
India.”
Press Information Bureau
Government of
India
Ministry of Defence
25-April-2018
16:45 IST
Commissioning of Third Ship of
Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’
(GRSE
Yard 2094) at port Blair- 25 Apr 18
The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was inducted into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’.
LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition.
The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands.
The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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COMMISSIONING OF THIRD MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-53” AT PORT
BLAIR
The Third of Class of Eight Landing Craft
Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-53” built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE),
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B.K.Verma,
AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief, Andaman
& Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 25 Apr
2018. Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena (Retd),
Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other
senior officials of the Indian Navy were present
during the ceremony.
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 & Troops.
Substantial
improvements and changes to improve the ergonomics,
habitability and layout of critical compartments have
been implemented on this third ship L-53. This ship
also has the honour of having successfully completed
her weapon & sensor trials prior delivery.
Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is
delivered to the Navy.
The ship is equipped
with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat
equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is
designed with ballasting and de-ballasting
arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth
Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to
provide Artillery fire support during
LandingOperations.
GRSE is building 08
ships under the LCU Project and the third ship has
been commissioned today. The entire design of these
LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE
as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The
ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch
propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines
each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs
operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much
bigger and have much better capabilities. The ship has
modern habitability conditions with accommodation for
a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the
ship’s crew.
“Garden Reach Shipbuilders
& Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to
receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and
other considerations, an initial public offering of
its equity shares and has filed a Draft Red Herring
Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of
India.”
Press Information Bureau
Government of
India
Ministry of Defence
25-April-2018
16:45 IST
Commissioning of Third Ship of
Landing Craft Utility Mk-IV ‘IN LCU L53’
(GRSE
Yard 2094) at port Blair- 25 Apr 18
The third ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Mk-IV project was inducted into the Indian Navy today at Port Blair. The ship was commissioned as INLCU L53 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander-in-Chief A&N Command. Designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, the ship showcases the immense potential of the country’s indigenous ship building capability and is in consonance with the national goal of ‘Make in India’.
LCU MK-IV ship is an amphibious ship with a displacement of 830 Tons and is capable of transporting combat equipment such as Main Battle Tanks Arjun, T72 and other Armoured Vehicles. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems such as the Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS). The indigenous CRN 91 Gun with Stabilised Optronic Pedestal provides the ship the requisite offensive capability for undertaking patrolling in addition.
The ship, commanded by Lt Cdr Vikas Anand, has a complement of five officers and 45 sailors. Capable of carrying 160 troops in addition, the ships would be based in the Andaman and Nicobar Command bolstering the Command’s capability in undertaking multi role activities such as beaching operations, HADR, search/ rescue, and supply and replenishment of distant islands.
The remaining five ships of the project are in an advanced stage of construction and are scheduled to be inducted into Indian Navy over the next year and half. Induction of these ships will contribute to the nation’s maritime security needs and would accomplish India’s quest for self-reliance in shipbuilding.
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PRESS RELEASE
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COMMISSIONING OF THIRD MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-53” AT PORT
BLAIR
The Third of Class of Eight Landing Craft
Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-53” built by Garden
Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE),
Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral B.K.Verma,
AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief, Andaman
& Nicobar Command at Port Blair today, 25 Apr
2018. Rear Admiral Vipin Kumar Saxena (Retd),
Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other
senior officials of the Indian Navy were present
during the ceremony.
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 & Troops.
Substantial
improvements and changes to improve the ergonomics,
habitability and layout of critical compartments have
been implemented on this third ship L-53. This ship
also has the honour of having successfully completed
her weapon & sensor trials prior delivery.
Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is
delivered to the Navy.
The ship is equipped
with a Bow Ramp to enable Loading/Unloading of combat
equipment and vehicles on beaching. The ship is
designed with ballasting and de-ballasting
arrangements to achieve desired trim for smooth
Beaching Operations. Two Guns are also installed to
provide Artillery fire support during
LandingOperations.
GRSE is building 08
ships under the LCU Project and the third ship has
been commissioned today. The entire design of these
LCU Mark-IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE
as per requirements specified by the Indian Navy. The
ship is designed with twin propeller fixed pitch
propulsion system powered by two marine diesel engines
each developing 1840 KWs. Compared to the earlier LCUs
operated by the Indian Navy, these ships are much
bigger and have much better capabilities. The ship has
modern habitability conditions with accommodation for
a large contingent of Army Troops in addition to the
ship’s crew.
“Garden Reach Shipbuilders
& Engineers Limited is proposing, subject to
receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and
other considerations, an initial public offering of
its equity shares and has filed a Draft Red Herring
Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of
India.”
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HANDING OVER OF FOURTH MARK IV
LCU CLASS VESSEL “L54” TO INDIAN
NAVY
The fourth of the eight “Mark IV LCU vessels –
L54”, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Limited (GRSE), Kolkata, was formally “Handed Over” to
the Indian Navy today, 06 April 2018 at GRSE,
Kolkata.
L54 is fitted with two MTU 16V 4000 M 53
marine Diesel Engines each fitted with one Fixed Pitch
Propeller generating 2 X 1840 KW power. She is also
fitted with 2 X CRN-91 indigenous 30mm Guns, 2 X HMG
and 4 X MMG to provide artillery fire support during
attack missions.
The ship was handed over by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship Lt. Cdr. Munish Shetty at the ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Andaman and Nicobar Command carried out Final Inspection of the ship prior to acceptance by the Navy. Mr Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), Mr Asit Kumar Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were present at the occasion.
The Mark IV LCU vessels are a further improved version of the Mark III LCU vessels presently being used by the Indian Navy. The first ship of the Mark IV LCU vessels INS LCU 51 was commissioned into Indian Navy during 2016. The ship measuring 62.8 X 11 M with a displacement of around 950 Tons has an endurance of around 1500 nautical miles at 12 knots speed. The ship also boasts of modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 216 personnel. During the Sea Trials, L52 had registered a speed of about 15 knots.
As done in the previous two LCU ships L52 & L53, this ship L54 has also been delivered to the Indian Navy with Zero Shipbuilder’s liabilities and with successful completion of her Weapon & Sensor trials prior to delivery. Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is delivered to the Indian Navy.
With the handing over of IN LCU 54, 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.
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The ship was handed over by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the ship Lt. Cdr. Munish Shetty at the ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, Chief Staff Officer (Technical) of Andaman and Nicobar Command carried out Final Inspection of the ship prior to acceptance by the Navy. Mr Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), Mr Asit Kumar Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other senior officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE were present at the occasion. The Mark IV LCU vessels are a further improved version of the Mark III LCU vessels presently being used by the Indian Navy. The first ship of the Mark IV LCU vessels INS LCU 51 was commissioned into Indian Navy during 2016. The ship measuring 62.8 X 11 M with a displacement of around 950 Tons has an endurance of around 1500 nautical miles at 12 knots speed. The ship also boasts of modern habitability conditions with accommodation for 216 personnel. During the Sea Trials, L52 had registered a speed of about 15 knots. As done in the previous two LCU ships L52 & L53, this ship L54 has also been delivered to the Indian Navy with Zero Shipbuilder’s liabilities and with successful completion of her Weapon & Sensor trials prior to delivery. Normally this activity is undertaken after the ship is delivered to the Indian Navy.
With the handing over of IN LCU 54, 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. |