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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for 01 T...

Posted: 16 Jan 2025

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), a Navratna DPSU, commenced the production activity for 01 Training ship for the Indian Coast Guard on 26 April 2024. The Keel laying ceremony of the 01 Training ship, another milestone achievement was held on 13 Jan 2025. IG H K Sharma, TM, DDG (M&M) presided the Keel laying ceremony in the presence of Mr. Biju George, Director (Shipbuilding- MDL) along with senior officials from ICG, Classification society (ABS & IRS) and MDL held at Nhava Yard of MDL. MDL has signed the contract with ICG to design, build, and deliver one Training ship. The project is valued at Rs 310 crores. The vessel will feature two diesel engines and built to achieve speeds in excess of 20 knots. The vessel has a total complement of 223 which includes 70 under trainee officers and 46 Training staff. The vessel shall be classified under Dual class (ABS & IRS). The Training Ship shall act as a training platform with integral helicopter capable for operation in ocean environment and performance of all the ICG Charter of Duties. The primary role of the vessel includes basic sea training to Coast Guard under trainee officers and adequate exposure to the trainees in all aspects of Coast Guard life at sea. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Dec 2026. Today’s Keel laying ceremony marks a significant milestone in the construction of the vessel by MDL.