India Builds Broader Shipbuilding Ambitions
21, April 2026
India is strengthening its shipbuilding base through a landmark CMA CGM order, AI logistics investment, defense yard progress, and new policy support in Tamil Nadu.
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HD Hyundai Eyes India Yard Deal, Vietnam Expansion
20, April 2026
HD Hyundai is advancing a new shipyard project in India and preparing broader investment plans in Vietnam as it responds to rising global competition and sharpens its focus on high-value vessels at home.
India’s Shipyard Growth Opens New Option for Korea
13, April 2026
India’s shipbuilding sector is expanding with naval demand, export orders and policy support. For Korean shipbuilders facing high labour costs and limited production bases, India is emerging as a possible partner for cost relief and future capacity expansion.
CMA CGM Orders Six LNG Feeders from Cochin Shipyard in India First
19, February 2026
CMA CGM signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered feeder containerships, with first delivery due February 2029 and Indian registration expected.
HD Hyundai, Cochin Shipyard Sign LPD Cooperation MOU
13, November 2025
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has formalized an agreement with Cochin Shipyard Limited to organize a joint approach for the Indian Navy’s landing platform dock program, aligning the two shipyards’ roles with India’s ongoing defense modernization priorities.
India Launches Largest Locally-Built Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger “Dredge Godavari” at Cochin Shipyard
20, October 2025
The Dredge Godavari, India’s largest locally-built trailing suction hopper dredger, has been launched at Cochin Shipyard for DCI, designed by Royal IHC as part of India’s Make in India initiative.
CMA CGM Selects India for Six LNG-Powered Feeder Ship Newbuilds
18, October 2025
CMA CGM selects Cochin Shipyard in India to build six LNG-powered feeder ships, marking a major step in India’s emergence as a global shipbuilding hub.
Seatrium and Cochin Shipyard Sign MoU to Strengthen Offshore Collaboration in Asia
25, September 2025
Seatrium Offshore Technology and Cochin Shipyard have signed an MoU to expand cooperation in offshore energy and MRO projects across India and Asia, supporting regional energy transition.
Sperry Marine to Equip Samskip’s Hydrogen-Powered, Autonomous-Ready Vessels with Integrated Bridge Systems
23, September 2025
Sperry Marine will deliver Integrated Bridge Systems for Samskip’s hydrogen-powered, autonomous-ready container ships, due in 2027.
