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CSL Launches 2 Ro Pax Vessels for IWAI
India's Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has launched two Ro Pax
vessels designed and built for Inland Waterways Authority of
India (IWAI).
The vessels launched at present are the third and fourth vessels
in the series of 10 vessels order from IWAI, said the largest
shipbuilding and maintenance facility in India.
Cochin Shipyard is building a total of 8 Nos. Ro Pax vessels and
2 Nos Ro-Ro vessels for Inland Waterways Authority of India.
IWAI nominated CSL for the construction of these vessels, which
will be operated in strategic locations in National Waterways
1&2. These vessels can accommodate around 200 passengers and
will have 8 crews and can carry 2 trucks and 4 cars. It is
equipped with all the life saving equipments and is built as per
the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) standards.
CSL presently has a robust order book in Shipbuilding and Ship
Repair. Presently, CSL is building India's first Indigenous
Aircraft Carrier (IAC) for the Indian Navy which is in advanced
stages of testing and commissioning.
CSL is also building a Technology Demonstration Vessel for the
DRDO, 2 Nos. 1200 PAX and 2 Nos. 500 PAX Vessels for Andaman
& Nicobar Administration. CSL is also constructing a total of
27 small vessels for clients like Inland Waterways Authority of
India (IWAI), Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala and Govt.
of Tamil Nadu and Indian Navy.
CSL signed contracts for 4 Nos. of Mini Bulk Carriers with M/s.
Utkarsh Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. (Part of JSW group) for their
Indian coastal operations. These vessels are to be delivered
during the period August to December 2020.
Besides, the shipbuilder also signed a contract on March 08, 2019
for construction of 9 Nos. Floating Border Outpost vessels for
the BSF.
The company also signed the contract for 8 Nos ASW Corvettes for
the Indian Navy , 3 Nos of marine ambulance boats for Kerala
Fisheries department and 2 Nos brows and pontoons for the Indian
Navy.
CSL has also set ambitious plans of expanding geographically and
has commenced its ship repair operations at Mumbai Port Trust.
With a view to establish its presence across the Indian Coast,
CSL is set to commence its ship repair operations at Kolkata and
Port Blair shortly. CSL has also formed a Joint Venture Company
in Kolkata to cater the needs of the inland waterways vessels
segment and is creating a new shipyard in Kolkata for this
segment.
Aug 8, 2019
