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Government of India
Ministry of Defence
30 MAR 2019 6:12PM by PIB Delhi

Induction of in LCU L-56 in the Navy

Yard 2097 (LCU L 56), the sixth of the class of LCU MK IV ships, have been built and delivered by M/s GRSE Ltd today, on 30 March 19 at Kolkata. This is the 100th ship delivered by the DPSU in Kolkata. The construction of the ship was overseen by Warship Overseeing Team, Kolkata.

Amongst the dignitaries who attended the ceremony held in GRSE included the Defence Secretary, Vice Admiral BK Verma AVSM, ADC,  the C-inC Andaman & Nicobar Command and Vice Admiral MS Pawar AVSM, VSM, the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff. Indian Navy’s amphibious operations capability including transport of troops, tanks and equipment will get enhanced with the addition of this Landing Craft Utility which will be based at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The ship is commanded by Lt Cdr Gopinath Narayan and has a compliment of five officers and 50 sailors.

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GRSE Delivers 99th & 100th Warships
FIRST INDIAN SHIPYARD TO DELIVER 100 WARSHIPS

Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), a Miniratna Category 1 and a leading warship building company in the country under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence delivered its 100th warship to the Indian Navy today, March 30, 2019. This makes GRSE the first Indian shipyard to make and deliver 100 warships to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Mauritius Coast Guard.

What started in 1961 with the delivery of Seaward Defence Boat (Mk-I) is seeing a splendid culmination with the delivery of the 100th ship – A Landing Craft Utility, L-56 – today, 30 March 19. The 99th warship – a Fast Patrol Vessel – was delivered to Indian Coast Guard on 27 Mar 19.
The 100th warship, “IN LCU L-56” was formally “Handed Over” by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd.) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the Ship, Lt. Cdr. Gopinath Narayanan of Indian Navy at the Ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, CSO(Tech), A&N Command carried out Final Inspection of the Ship prior to acceptance by the Indian Navy.Shri Sanjay Mitra, IAS, Defence Secretary, Govt of India, Vice Admiral BK Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander in Chief, A&N Command,Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM, Dy Chief of Naval Staff, ShriApurva Chandra, IAS, Director General (Acquisition) at Ministry of Defence,Cmde IB Uthaiah, VSM, Principal Director Ship Production, Shri Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), ShriAsit Kumar Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of GRSE, Indian Navy were present at the Occasion.

The 100th warship, a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) named IN LCU L56 is the sixth of an order of eight such vessels from the Indian Navy. The entire design of these LCU Mark IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Navy. The construction of the balance two ships is progressing as per the schedule. LCU Mk-IV ship is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands. The LCU is 63 m in length and 11 m wide and has a displacement of 830 T with a low draught of 1.7 m. It can achieve speed of 15 knots. The LCU is designed to accommodate 216 personnel and is equipped with two Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to provide artillery fire support during landing operations. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems like Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

Earlier in the week, on March 27, 2019, GRSE had handed over its 99th warship, “ICGS Priyadarshini”, an advanced “Fast Patrol Vessel” to the Indian Coast Guard. GRSE is executing order for five Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard and the ship ICGS Priyadarshini, is the first in the series. The balance four ships are in advanced stages of construction. The FPV is a medium range surface vessel capable for operations in Maritime Zones of India. These fuel efficient & powerful platforms are designed to perform multipurpose operations e.g. patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations. The entire design of these FPVs has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Coast Guard. The ship is 50 Meter long, 7.5 Meters wide with a displacement of around 308 Tonnes. The ship is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, and 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. The 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.

With the handing over of “ICGS Priyadarshini” & IN LCU L56, 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. This also 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.

Currently GRSE has a strong order book of Rs. 21,700 crore approximately. equipping the shipyard with a deep pool of revenue-generating projects. 14 ships across 5 projects including 04 Nos. Survey Vessels (Large), won on competitive basis, are presently under construction. GRSE has also been declared successful bidder in competitive bidding for another 08 ASWSWC ships for the Indian Navy.

GRSE’s association with the Indian Navy is long and strong as over the last six decades the shipyard has been building warships and other vessels for the country’s Navy and Coast Guard. With 100 warships successfully built, the shipyard already boasts of constructing highest number of warships in the country. 67 of the 100 warships were for the Indian Navy and are varied in their range and scope. From Frigates, Missile Corvettes, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, Landing Ship Tank, Landing Craft Utility to Survey Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack Craft – the repertoire is rich and varied. GRSE has embraced infrastructure modernisation over past decades with Rs 605 crore investment towards creating an integrated shipbuilding facility enabling concurrent construction of 20 ships.

Over last 59 years, GRSE has built around 780 platforms which include 100 warships to Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard & Government of Mauritius which is highest number of warships built & delivered by any shipyard in the country. From building 05 ton boats to 24600 ton Fleet Tanker, GRSE has done it all and has proved its mettle as a pioneer warship builder of the nation.

Delivery of 8 warships in 22 months (June 17 – Mar 19) is no mean feat which the shipyard has achieved.  Shipyard’s R&D Department has been recognized by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. A multidisciplinary strong design team of 100 plus design engineers is working continuously towards developing concept designs for ships that can cater to current & future requirements of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard, 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 with focus on four fold increase in VOP, in next 4-5 years, increased thrust on export of warships, incorporation of latest technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics) in various areas of operations to improve internal efficiencies & profit margins. Continuous research and innovation, excellent product quality, lean thinking and a strong corporate structure powered by an outstanding human capital promise a great future for GRSE.

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GRSE Celebrates India@75-Phase V

 Kolkata, 01 April 22: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a Mini Ratna Category 1 Defence PSU and a leading warship-building company of India,   commemorated  Phase-V of India@75 (Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) celebration through multiple Webinars from 25 -31 Mar 22.

 Online sessions on “Vendor Grievance and Vendor Payment” on 25 Mar 22, “Vendor Development towards ANB in association with MSME DI” on 28 Mar 22, “NSIC for   MSE SC/ST Vendor  Development” on 29 Mar 22 followed by sessions on “Supply Chain Management” on 30 Mar 22 and “Quality Management System” on 31 Mar 22   marked the week-long celebration of India@75 to create awareness of latest sectorial development amongst MSME vendors, stakeholders and employees and highlight   GRSE’s self-reliance efforts.

 The previous four phases of India@75 celebration were successfully organized by GRSE from 23-28 Apr 21, 16-22 Jul 21, 08-14 Oct 21 & 31 Dec 21 to 06 Jan 22. GRSE shall continue to  celebrate India@75 in the coming months till Oct 2023 taking forward the Indigenization initiative.

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GRSE Delivers 99th & 100th Warships
FIRST INDIAN SHIPYARD TO DELIVER 100 WARSHIPS

Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), a Miniratna Category 1 and a leading warship building company in the country under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence delivered its 100th warship to the Indian Navy today, March 30, 2019. This makes GRSE the first Indian shipyard to make and deliver 100 warships to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Mauritius Coast Guard.

What started in 1961 with the delivery of Seaward Defence Boat (Mk-I) is seeing a splendid culmination with the delivery of the 100th ship – A Landing Craft Utility, L-56 – today, 30 March 19. The 99th warship – a Fast Patrol Vessel – was delivered to Indian Coast Guard on 27 Mar 19.
The 100th warship, “IN LCU L-56” was formally “Handed Over” by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd.) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the Ship, Lt. Cdr. Gopinath Narayanan of Indian Navy at the Ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, CSO(Tech), A&N Command carried out Final Inspection of the Ship prior to acceptance by the Indian Navy.Shri Sanjay Mitra, IAS, Defence Secretary, Govt of India, Vice Admiral BK Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander in Chief, A&N Command,Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM, Dy Chief of Naval Staff, ShriApurva Chandra, IAS, Director General (Acquisition) at Ministry of Defence,Cmde IB Uthaiah, VSM, Principal Director Ship Production, Shri Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), ShriAsit Kumar Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of GRSE, Indian Navy were present at the Occasion.

The 100th warship, a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) named IN LCU L56 is the sixth of an order of eight such vessels from the Indian Navy. The entire design of these LCU Mark IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Navy. The construction of the balance two ships is progressing as per the schedule. LCU Mk-IV ship is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands. The LCU is 63 m in length and 11 m wide and has a displacement of 830 T with a low draught of 1.7 m. It can achieve speed of 15 knots. The LCU is designed to accommodate 216 personnel and is equipped with two Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to provide artillery fire support during landing operations. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems like Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

Earlier in the week, on March 27, 2019, GRSE had handed over its 99th warship, “ICGS Priyadarshini”, an advanced “Fast Patrol Vessel” to the Indian Coast Guard. GRSE is executing order for five Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard and the ship ICGS Priyadarshini, is the first in the series. The balance four ships are in advanced stages of construction. The FPV is a medium range surface vessel capable for operations in Maritime Zones of India. These fuel efficient & powerful platforms are designed to perform multipurpose operations e.g. patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations. The entire design of these FPVs has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Coast Guard. The ship is 50 Meter long, 7.5 Meters wide with a displacement of around 308 Tonnes. The ship is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, and 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. The 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.

With the handing over of “ICGS Priyadarshini” & IN LCU L56, 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. This also 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.

Currently GRSE has a strong order book of Rs. 21,700 crore approximately. equipping the shipyard with a deep pool of revenue-generating projects. 14 ships across 5 projects including 04 Nos. Survey Vessels (Large), won on competitive basis, are presently under construction. GRSE has also been declared successful bidder in competitive bidding for another 08 ASWSWC ships for the Indian Navy.

GRSE’s association with the Indian Navy is long and strong as over the last six decades the shipyard has been building warships and other vessels for the country’s Navy and Coast Guard. With 100 warships successfully built, the shipyard already boasts of constructing highest number of warships in the country. 67 of the 100 warships were for the Indian Navy and are varied in their range and scope. From Frigates, Missile Corvettes, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, Landing Ship Tank, Landing Craft Utility to Survey Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack Craft – the repertoire is rich and varied. GRSE has embraced infrastructure modernisation over past decades with Rs 605 crore investment towards creating an integrated shipbuilding facility enabling concurrent construction of 20 ships.

Over last 59 years, GRSE has built around 780 platforms which include 100 warships to Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard & Government of Mauritius which is highest number of warships built & delivered by any shipyard in the country. From building 05 ton boats to 24600 ton Fleet Tanker, GRSE has done it all and has proved its mettle as a pioneer warship builder of the nation.

Delivery of 8 warships in 22 months (June 17 – Mar 19) is no mean feat which the shipyard has achieved.  Shipyard’s R&D Department has been recognized by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. A multidisciplinary strong design team of 100 plus design engineers is working continuously towards developing concept designs for ships that can cater to current & future requirements of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard, 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 with focus on four fold increase in VOP, in next 4-5 years, increased thrust on export of warships, incorporation of latest technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics) in various areas of operations to improve internal efficiencies & profit margins. Continuous research and innovation, excellent product quality, lean thinking and a strong corporate structure powered by an outstanding human capital promise a great future for GRSE.

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GRSE Delivers 99th & 100th Warships
FIRST INDIAN SHIPYARD TO DELIVER 100 WARSHIPS

Garden Reach Ship Builders and Engineers Ltd., (GRSE), a Miniratna Category 1 and a leading warship building company in the country under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence delivered its 100th warship to the Indian Navy today, March 30, 2019. This makes GRSE the first Indian shipyard to make and deliver 100 warships to the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Mauritius Coast Guard.

What started in 1961 with the delivery of Seaward Defence Boat (Mk-I) is seeing a splendid culmination with the delivery of the 100th ship – A Landing Craft Utility, L-56 – today, 30 March 19. The 99th warship – a Fast Patrol Vessel – was delivered to Indian Coast Guard on 27 Mar 19.
The 100th warship, “IN LCU L-56” was formally “Handed Over” by Rear Admiral V. K. Saxena, IN (Retd.) Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE to the Commanding Officer of the Ship, Lt. Cdr. Gopinath Narayanan of Indian Navy at the Ceremony held in GRSE today. Brigadier SY Deshmukh, CSO(Tech), A&N Command carried out Final Inspection of the Ship prior to acceptance by the Indian Navy.Shri Sanjay Mitra, IAS, Defence Secretary, Govt of India, Vice Admiral BK Verma, AVSM, ADC, Commander in Chief, A&N Command,Vice Admiral MS Pawar, AVSM, VSM, Dy Chief of Naval Staff, ShriApurva Chandra, IAS, Director General (Acquisition) at Ministry of Defence,Cmde IB Uthaiah, VSM, Principal Director Ship Production, Shri Sarvjit Singh Dogra, Director (Finance), ShriAsit Kumar Nanda, Director (Personnel) and Cmde. Sanjeev Nayyar, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding) and other Senior Officials of GRSE, Indian Navy were present at the Occasion.

The 100th warship, a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) named IN LCU L56 is the sixth of an order of eight such vessels from the Indian Navy. The entire design of these LCU Mark IV ships has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Navy. The construction of the balance two ships is progressing as per the schedule. LCU Mk-IV ship is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands. The LCU is 63 m in length and 11 m wide and has a displacement of 830 T with a low draught of 1.7 m. It can achieve speed of 15 knots. The LCU is designed to accommodate 216 personnel and is equipped with two Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to provide artillery fire support during landing operations. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems like Integrated Bridge System (IBS) and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

Earlier in the week, on March 27, 2019, GRSE had handed over its 99th warship, “ICGS Priyadarshini”, an advanced “Fast Patrol Vessel” to the Indian Coast Guard. GRSE is executing order for five Fast Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard and the ship ICGS Priyadarshini, is the first in the series. The balance four ships are in advanced stages of construction. The FPV is a medium range surface vessel capable for operations in Maritime Zones of India. These fuel efficient & powerful platforms are designed to perform multipurpose operations e.g. patrolling, anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations. The entire design of these FPVs has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Coast Guard. The ship is 50 Meter long, 7.5 Meters wide with a displacement of around 308 Tonnes. The ship is designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1500 nautical miles, and 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. The 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.

With the handing over of “ICGS Priyadarshini” & IN LCU L56, 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. This also 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.

Currently GRSE has a strong order book of Rs. 21,700 crore approximately. equipping the shipyard with a deep pool of revenue-generating projects. 14 ships across 5 projects including 04 Nos. Survey Vessels (Large), won on competitive basis, are presently under construction. GRSE has also been declared successful bidder in competitive bidding for another 08 ASWSWC ships for the Indian Navy.

GRSE’s association with the Indian Navy is long and strong as over the last six decades the shipyard has been building warships and other vessels for the country’s Navy and Coast Guard. With 100 warships successfully built, the shipyard already boasts of constructing highest number of warships in the country. 67 of the 100 warships were for the Indian Navy and are varied in their range and scope. From Frigates, Missile Corvettes, Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvettes, Fleet Tankers, Landing Ship Tank, Landing Craft Utility to Survey Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Fast Attack Craft – the repertoire is rich and varied. GRSE has embraced infrastructure modernisation over past decades with Rs 605 crore investment towards creating an integrated shipbuilding facility enabling concurrent construction of 20 ships.

Over last 59 years, GRSE has built around 780 platforms which include 100 warships to Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard & Government of Mauritius which is highest number of warships built & delivered by any shipyard in the country. From building 05 ton boats to 24600 ton Fleet Tanker, GRSE has done it all and has proved its mettle as a pioneer warship builder of the nation.

Delivery of 8 warships in 22 months (June 17 – Mar 19) is no mean feat which the shipyard has achieved.  Shipyard’s R&D Department has been recognized by Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology. A multidisciplinary strong design team of 100 plus design engineers is working continuously towards developing concept designs for ships that can cater to current & future requirements of Indian Navy & Indian Coast Guard, 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 with focus on four fold increase in VOP, in next 4-5 years, increased thrust on export of warships, incorporation of latest technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics) in various areas of operations to improve internal efficiencies & profit margins. Continuous research and innovation, excellent product quality, lean thinking and a strong corporate structure powered by an outstanding human capital promise a great future for GRSE.

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GRSE inaugurates toilets  at Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School and Howrah Homes Institutions

Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN(Retd.) C&MD, GRSE along with Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel), GRSE inaugurated five toilets in Howrah Homes Institutions and four toilets in Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School on March 19, 2019. As a part of Swachh Vidyalaya, which is a part of Government of India’s national campaign, GRSE is playing a key role by constructing clean and hygienic toilets in local Govt. schools in the area of Metiabruz, Kidderpore, Mahestala and Howrah in Kolkata, keeping in mind the basic requirements for girl students.

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GRSE celebrates International Women’s Day 2019

GRSE celebrated International Women’s Day 2019 with all its lady employees. The Chief Guest for the programme was Rear Admiral V.K.Saxena, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE. Shri S.S.Dogra, Director (Finance), Shri A.K.Nanda, Director (Personnel), Cmde S.Nayyar, Director (Shipbuilding) and Senior Management of GRSE were also present on the occasion. Two eminent Speakers including Dr. Reena Ramachandran, Former CMD, HOCL Ltd & Founder President, WIPS Apex addressed the gathering and shared her insights on “Managing Challenges for Career Success”. Ms. Simi Suri, Behavioral Expert, spoke on “Creating a Spiritual Organisation”. The programme ended with a cultural programme on the theme “Balance for Better”, performed by the women employees of the Shipyard.

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BREAST CANCER SCREENING AND AWARENESS CAMP ORGANISED IN GRSE ON 07 MAR 19

Breast cancer screening and awareness camp was organized on 07 Mar 19, for marginalized local women and contractor’s women workers, as a CSR initiative, in the eve of International Women’s Day. The camp was inaugurated by Shri D. Vijayam, CGM (Engg & DEP) and Shri A.K. Mahapatro, General Manager (HR&A), GRSE, in presence of Smt. Lipi Das, Additional General Manager (HR&IR) and other officials of GRSE.

In addition to breast cancer screening and awareness camp, general tests such as eye test, diabetes, blood pressure etc. were also conducted free of cost. Approx. 85 women attended the camp.

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GRSE inaugurates toilets  at Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School and Howrah Homes Institutions

Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN(Retd.) C&MD, GRSE along with Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel), GRSE inaugurated five toilets in Howrah Homes Institutions and four toilets in Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School on March 19, 2019. As a part of Swachh Vidyalaya, which is a part of Government of India’s national campaign, GRSE is playing a key role by constructing clean and hygienic toilets in local Govt. schools in the area of Metiabruz, Kidderpore, Mahestala and Howrah in Kolkata, keeping in mind the basic requirements for girl students.

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GRSE participated in Model Exhibition & Industry-Institute Interaction

Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Govt. of West Bengal organized an “Exhibition of Models prepared by students of all the Industrial Training Institutes and Polytechnics of the State” on 27 & 28 Feb 2019 at ITI, Tollygunge.

Shri Purnendu Basu, Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge of Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Govt. of West Bengal inaugurated the exhibition. An Industry – Institute Interaction session was conducted during the programme which was attended by senior officials of Dept. of Industrial Training, Govt. of West Bengal and senior executives from the reputed Industries and Corporates. Shri A.K. Mahapatro, GM (HR&A), GRSE Ltd. participated in the inaugural and plenary session. In his speech, Shri Mahapatro stressed upon the importance of collaboration between Industry & Institution in holistic development of students. He gave details of skill development initiatives undertaken by GRSE in 3 Govt. ITIs i.e. ITI Tollygunge (Centre of Excellence in advanced welding), Women ITI, Kolkata and ITI, Balurghat under CSR initiative of the Company. Hon’ble Minister and Principal Secretary appreciated GRSE’s efforts and requested to extend support for development of other ITIs in the state of West Bengal. 

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GRSE provides Skill Development Training to Govt. ITI Balurghat Students

GRSE provided an unique opportunity to Students of Hospitality Sector Trades of Govt. ITI Balurghat who attended a 2 day Industry Oriented Skill Development Training at reputed Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kolkata on 19 & 20 Feb 2019.

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GRSE conferred with ET Now CSR Leadership Award

GRSE was conferred with the “ET Now CSR Leadership Award” in the Category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” by ET Now & World CSR Congress on 18 Feb 19 at a function held in MumbaiGRSE, as a Corporate Citizen is committed to take up different developmental projects, as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability towards improving the quality of lives of the underprivileged sections of the society and other stakeholders primarily around its Factories and anywhere in India thereby making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and strive to contribute towards sustainable development of the society and become a partner in nation building.

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GRSE Wins Making of Developed India Awards

GRSE has been conferred with the “Making of Developed India Awards” in the Category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices” by ET Now & World HRD Congress. GRSE, as a Corporate Citizen is committed to take up different developmental projects, as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability towards improving the quality of lives of the underprivileged sections of the society and other stakeholders primarily around its Factories and any where in India thereby making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and strive to contribute towards sustainable development of the society and become a partner in nation building. The Award was received by GRSE Regional Manager at a function held in Mumbai on 17 Feb 2019.

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GRSE inaugurates toilets  at Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School and Howrah Homes Institutions

Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, IN(Retd.) C&MD, GRSE along with Shri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel), GRSE inaugurated five toilets in Howrah Homes Institutions and four toilets in Garden Reach Nut Behari Das Girls’ High School on March 19, 2019. As a part of Swachh Vidyalaya, which is a part of Government of India’s national campaign, GRSE is playing a key role by constructing clean and hygienic toilets in local Govt. schools in the area of Metiabruz, Kidderpore, Mahestala and Howrah in Kolkata, keeping in mind the basic requirements for girl students.

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GRSE Registers 25% Growth in Revenue upto 3rd Quarter of FY 2018-19

In the nine months’ period upto December 2018, Mini Ratna Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) achieved a Revenue from Operations of Rs. 897.21 crore, registering   a growth of about 25% over the Revenue from Operations of Rs. 719.15 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Profit After Tax (PAT) up to 3 quarter of FY 2018 -19 stood at Rs. 65.50 crore against the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 23.34 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the Previous Year.

The Company has achieved a Revenue from Operations of Rs. 488.59 crore, during the 3rd quarter of FY 2018 -19, registering a growth of about 121%, over the Revenue from Operations of Rs. 221.44 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the Previous Quarter of FY 2018-19.

Profit After Tax (PAT) during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2018-19 stood at Rs. 44.91 crore, against the Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 15.56 crore, recorded in the Previous Quarter of FY 2018-19.

On 30 Oct 2018 the Company received an order of Rs. 2,435.15 crore for construction of 04 Survey Vessels (Large) and with this the total order book position of the Company as on 31 Dec 2018 stood at Rs. 22,121 crore.

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Inauguration of GRSE Crèche on 28 Jan 19

A Crèche Facility has been created at GRSE for Children of Lady Employees. The Crèche has all Amenities and Facilities not only to cater for Physical, Emotional, Psychological and Hygiene related needs of the Children but also to make the prolonged stay of the Children, Comfortable and Interesting.
 
The Crèche was inaugurated on 28 Jan 19 by Rear Admiral V. K Saxena , IN (Retd.) C&MD, GRSE in presence of Sri A.K. Nanda, Director (Personnel) and other Senior Officials, Staff & Lady Employees along with their Children.
 
Very few Organizations in the city provide Crèche Facility and it is expected that this facility will go a long way in helping the working mothers to remain stress- free and work peacefully with focus on their job.

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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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VIRTUAL REALITY LAB OF GRSE INAUGURATED ON 07 JUL 18

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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INAUGURATION OF PUMP TEST BED FACILITY AT TARATALA UNIT

Looking at huge business prospects, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), a Premier Warship building Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has set-up a Pump Test Bed Facility at its Taratala Unit and the same was Inaugurated and Commissioned by Rear Admiral V.K.Saxena, IN (Retd.), C&MD,GRSE on        11 Jun 18 in the august presence of Shri S.S.Dogra, Director(Finance), Shri A.K.Nanda, Director(Personnel) and Cmde Sanjeev Nayyar, Director(Shipbuilding) and other senior officials of the Company .

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 FOURTH  MARK IV LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-54” AT PORT BLAIR


The Fourth of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-54” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral G.S.Pabby, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy at Port Blair today, 25 May 2018.  Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE 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 ship. 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. This ship has been delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilders’ Liabilities. The ship boasts of over 90% indigenous content which is the testimony of GRSE commitment to Make in India Initiatives of Govt. of India.

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 of Indian Navy and the fourth 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.

With this commissioning, GRSE has delivered 05 warships (ASW Corvette-INS Kiltan, LCUs-L52, L53 & L54 and WJFAC-INS Tarasa) during the last 01 year. This is the highest number of warships delivered by any Indian Shipyard to Indian Navy in a year.

 

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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.

PRESS RELEASE
COMMISSIONING OF FOURTH  MARK IV LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-54” AT PORT BLAIR


The Fourth of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-54” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral G.S.Pabby, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy at Port Blair today, 25 May 2018.  Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE 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 ship. 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. This ship has been delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilders’ Liabilities. The ship boasts of over 90% indigenous content which is the testimony of GRSE commitment to Make in India Initiatives of Govt. of India.

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 of Indian Navy and the fourth 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.

With this commissioning, GRSE has delivered 05 warships (ASW Corvette-INS Kiltan, LCUs-L52, L53 & L54 and WJFAC-INS Tarasa) during the last 01 year. This is the highest number of warships delivered by any Indian Shipyard to Indian Navy in a year.

 

PRESS RELEASE
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.

PRESS RELEASE
COMMISSIONING OF FOURTH  MARK IV LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-54” AT PORT BLAIR


The Fourth of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-54” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral G.S.Pabby, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy at Port Blair today, 25 May 2018.  Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE 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 ship. 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. This ship has been delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilders’ Liabilities. The ship boasts of over 90% indigenous content which is the testimony of GRSE commitment to Make in India Initiatives of Govt. of India.

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 of Indian Navy and the fourth 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.

With this commissioning, GRSE has delivered 05 warships (ASW Corvette-INS Kiltan, LCUs-L52, L53 & L54 and WJFAC-INS Tarasa) during the last 01 year. This is the highest number of warships delivered by any Indian Shipyard to Indian Navy in a year.

 

PRESS RELEASE
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.

PRESS RELEASE
COMMISSIONING OF FOURTH  MARK IV LCU CLASS VESSEL “L-54” AT PORT BLAIR


The Fourth of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships, named “L-54” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), Kolkata was commissioned by Vice Admiral G.S.Pabby, AVSM, VSM, Chief of Materiel, Indian Navy at Port Blair today, 25 May 2018.  Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE and other Senior Officials of the Indian Navy and GRSE 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 ship. 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. This ship has been delivered with ‘Zero’ Shipbuilders’ Liabilities. The ship boasts of over 90% indigenous content which is the testimony of GRSE commitment to Make in India Initiatives of Govt. of India.

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 of Indian Navy and the fourth 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.

With this commissioning, GRSE has delivered 05 warships (ASW Corvette-INS Kiltan, LCUs-L52, L53 & L54 and WJFAC-INS Tarasa) during the last 01 year. This is the highest number of warships delivered by any Indian Shipyard to Indian Navy in a year.

 

PRESS RELEASE
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 RELEASE
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.

PRESS RELEASE
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.

“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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