HSL–Kakinada Shipbuilding MoU Targets Capacity Expansion Through Existing Port Assets
Summary Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Kakinada Seaports Limited have signed an agreement to develop shipbuilding opportunities at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. The partnership envisages using and upgrading existing slipways and jetty facilities, combining HSL’s…
Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Kakinada Seaports Limited have signed an agreement to develop shipbuilding opportunities at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. The partnership envisages using and upgrading existing slipways and jetty facilities, combining HSL’s shipbuilding expertise with the port operator’s infrastructure to pursue suitable projects.
The HSL–Kakinada shipbuilding MoU establishes a framework for Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to undertake shipbuilding activities using infrastructure at Kakinada Seaports Limited’s (KSPL) facility.
The agreement was signed during INMARCO 2026 in Mumbai by HSL Chairman and Managing Director Rear Admiral C. Raghuram and KSPL Chairman and Managing Director K.V. Rao.
Its scope includes the utilisation and augmentation of existing slipways and jetty facilities. The partners will also develop collaborative arrangements to identify and execute major shipbuilding projects, drawing on their respective capabilities and resources.
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