Press Releases 2025-26 - Quarter 3

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Culmination of Naman Car Rally at GRSE : Paying Tribute to Atmanirbharta in Warship Design & Construction

Kolkata (November 17, 2025): It was a glorious culmination of the Indian Navy’s Naman Car Rally 2025 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd in Kolkata on Monday, November 17, 2025. It was apt that the rally – organised by the Navy to celebrate the commissioning of the 100 th  warship designed and built in India, by India and for India – came to an end at the shipyard that has delivered a bulk of these platforms.

After leaving Lothal, the world’s oldest dockyard that was built nearly 4,500 years ago, the rallyists traversed the Indian coastline, making pitstops at Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, Kanyakumari, Chennai and Visakhapatnam, before being flagged-in at GRSE by Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (CWP&A) of the Indian Navy.

Among those present at the event were Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), GRSE, Shri Abhishek Ranjan, IOFS, CVO, GRSE, Rear Admiral Sujit Bakshi, DG WDB, Rear Admiral Vishal Bishnoi, ACWP&A, senior officials from Indian Navy & GRSE, Participants of the Rally and NCC cadets.

It was apt that the rally ended at GRSE, which has contributed the largest number of warships among the 100 indigenous ones commissioned into the Navy so far

In 1947, when India gained Independence, the Navy was left with 33 platforms by the Royal Navy. It was in 1961 that GRSE delivered the INS Ajay, India’s first indigenous warship, to the Navy. Since then, GRSE has been delivering all kinds of platforms to the Navy, from small patrol crafts to large fleet tankers,frigates and corvettes.

The bulk of the 100 warships commissioned into the Navy was built by GRSE. INS Himgiri, an advanced guided missile frigate under Project 17A, was commissioned on the day the Navy counts as the occasion when the 100 th  indigenous warship, INS Udaygiri joined its fleet.

INS Himgiri was the 73 rd  warship delivered by GRSE to the Navy. There have been two more deliveries after that including ‘Androth’ an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. INS Ikshak, a Survey Vessel Large, was the last warship that was commissioned into the Navy on November 6, 2025.

Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, Controller of Warship Production & Aquisition, said, “There could be no more fitting place for 'Naman' to conclude than here at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata. GRSE is not only one of the oldest shipyards in the country, but it is one of the finest examples of what sustained excellence can achieve and this is also the place incidentally where the first warship, INS Ajay, was built in 1961. From the early years of building patrol craft to the recent delivery of stealth frigates and the Survey Vessel (Large), this yard has been a steadfast partner in the Navy’s quest for self-reliance."

"The shipyard has launched some of the most capable platforms that now guard our seas today. GRSE also symbolizes what 'Naman' stands for—heritage, skill, and transformation. It carries forward the same spirit that began in Lothal and evolved through decades of design evolution”, CWP&A further added.

GRSE is building 13 warships at the moment. Nine of them are in their outfitting stages. The shipyard is also awaiting the order for five Next Generation Corvettes for which it was the lowest bidder.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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GRSE Champions ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 & Special Campaign 5.0’ with Month-Long Cleanliness and Community Welfare Initiatives

Kolkata, November 08, 2025: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), successfully concluded its month-long “Swachhata Hi Seva & Special Campaign 5.0.” Celebrated from 02 Oct to 31 Oct 25, the initiative was aligned with the Government of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission, promoting cleanliness, awareness, and sustainability across West Bengal and Jharkhand.

Under this month long Swachhata campaign, GRSE organised over 40 activities at more than 20 locations, engaging over 1,200 participants including employees, apprentices, students, and community members.

In Kolkata, GRSE organised a variety of impactful activities. The campaign featured a Swachhata Pledge, and fumigation drives within GRSE’s Kolkata based units & Ranchi unit, further reinforcing the importance of hygiene and sustainability.

A key highlight of the Kolkata leg of the campaign was a 3 km Mini Marathon, which began at the Garden Reach Flyover and concluded at the FOJ Unit of GRSE. The marathon saw participation from around 100 GRSE and CISF employees and was celebrated during a closing ceremony where winners were felicitated by GRSE’s Chairman & Managing Director, Cmde P R Hari, IN (Retd.), in the presence of Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd.), and senior officials of GRSE.

The campaign in Kolkata also included Ganga River cleaning drives at Baja Kadamtala and Judges Ghat, cleanliness drives at Rabindra Balika Vidyapith, Munciganj, and Taratala, and a “Waste to Art” workshop on Swachhata for children, organised in association with CRY at Hastings.

In Jharkhand, GRSE spearheaded activities across multiple locations including Gudri, Namkum, Naya Bhusur, and Khunti Blocks of Ranchi district. The activities included village cleaning drives, plantation programs, and awareness sessions in collaboration with local self-help groups and schools. Personal hygiene workshops, along with drawing competitions for children in Hatia, encouraged community participation and spread awareness on the importance of cleanliness. Additionally, GRSE conducted community health check-up camps and hygiene awareness sessions at Karra and Sabaybagan, involving around 100 local sanitation workers and residents.

The successful completion of the Swachhata Hi Seva & Special Campaign 5.0 exemplified GRSE’s dedication to environmental sustainability, community welfare, and a cleaner, greener future .

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Proud Moment For GRSE As Third Survey Vessel Large INS Ikshak Gets Commissioned Into Navy

Kolkata/Kochi (November 6, 2025): Yet another feather was added to the cap of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when INS Ikshak, a Survey Vessel Large (SVL) built by the shipyard, was commissioned into the Navy.

The Chief Guest at the occasion was Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of The Naval Staff. Among the others present were Vice Admiral Samir Sameer Saxena, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, senior officials from GRSE & Indian Navy, members from the Classification Societies and other organisations.

Ikshak – the name stands for ‘Guide’ – is the third in a series of four SVLs being built by the shipyard. It was delivered to the Navy on August 14th, 2025. The fourth ship is currently being outfitted. The second ship of this class, INS Nirdeshak, was delivered on October 8th 2024, while the first of class – INS Sandhayak was handed over to the Navy on December 4th, 2023.

The commissioning of INS Ikshak on 6th November 2025 comes close on the heels of INS Androth, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE, which was commissioned on 6th October 2025. Earlier this year, the advanced guided missile frigate INS Himgiri, also built by GRSE, was commissioned on 26th August 2025, marking a remarkable year of achievements for the shipyard.

Achieving the commissioning of three significant warships — INS Himgiri, INS Androth, and INS Ikshak — in a little over two months is a milestone accomplishment that underscores GRSE’s production efficiency and commitment to excellence. The Sandhayak-class of Survey Vessels (Large), or SVLs, including the INS Ikshak, are also the largest such platforms to be built in India and operated by the Navy. INS Ikshak is the 803rd ship and the 114th warship built by GRSE. It is also the 76th warship to be delivered to the Navy. No other shipyard in India has achieved this feat. The relationship between GRSE and the Navy goes back 64 years to 1961 when the shipyard delivered the first indigenous warship INS Ajay. Since then, 75 more warships have been added to the list, marking the transition from Buyer’s Navy to Builder’s Navy. This is in keeping with the Government’s Atmanirbharta policy.

The 110-metre-long INS Ikshak will join INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak and keep the Navy supplied with vital survey data which is very crucial for operational purposes. The maps and charts prepared on the basis of this survey data are also used by commercial shipping. With advanced equipment on board,the SVLs of this class are capable of full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic survey of port and harbour approaches as well as the determination of navigation channels and routes. In addition, these Sandhayak - class of SVLs can undertake surveys of maritime limits and collect oceanographic and geographical data for defence applications, adding muscle to Indias maritime capabilities. These ships can each carry a helicopter, participate in low-intensity combat and function as hospital ships. They can also be used for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

Propelled by two marine diesel engines combined with fixed-pitch propellers and fitted with bow and stern thrusters to help the ships manoeuvre at low speeds during surveys, they are ideally suited to carry out their designated operations. Fully designed by GRSE to meet the requirements of the Indian Navy, Ikshak was built using ‘Integrated Construction’ technology. This is in compliance with applicable provisions and regulations of the Classification Society (IRS). Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, mentioned that the Indian Navys survey ships fulfil a mission that is fundamental to the maritime world, both naval and commercial. “They make the seas knowable, navigable, and safe. In a sense, they reduce our known unknowns, mile after mile, with every survey they undertake”, he said. The Chief of the Naval Staff further congratulated the CMD of GRSE, Cmde Hari, his entire management team, and all the workers of GRSE, who came together to not just build a world-class ship but also to set a new benchmark of excellence in Indian shipbuilding.

To our designers, overseers, and all the stakeholders involved in the construction and trials of Ikshak, your seamless coordination, adherence to standards, and sustained pursuit of excellence have contributed immeasurably to the ships timely and quality construction , the Chief of Naval Staff added. Commissioning of Ikshak underscores the capability of GRSE to build advanced, specialised Survey & Research Vessels. As on date, we are the only Indian Shipyard building such vessels ranging from Advanced Hydrographic Survey, Ocean Research, Coastal Research & Acoustic Research Ships, Cmde Hari said. GRSE is now building 13 more warships for the Navy, including two P17A Advanced Guided Missile Frigates, one SVL, six Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. Further, contract for five Next Generation Corvettes, for which GRSE emerged the lowest bidder, is expected to be concluded soon.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Performance Review of Q2 & H1 FY26 Consistent Performance & Strong Numbers - Q2 & H1 FY26 Results

Kolkata, 04th Nov 25: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), has announced its financial results for the second quarter & half year ended Sept 30th 2025.

Highlights of Financial Performance Q2 FY26 • Total Income for the Q2FY26 stood at Rs. 1746 Crore against Rs. 1228 Crore in Q2FY25 with growth of 42% (Y-o-Y). • Revenue from Operation has increased to Rs. 1677 Crore in Q2FY26 from Rs. 1153 Crore in Q2FY25, registering a growth of 45% (Y-o-Y). • The Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization stands at Rs. 225 Crore in Q2FY26, as against Rs 144 Crore in Q2FY25, with an increase of 56%. • Profit Before Tax (PBT) is Rs. 209 Crore for Q2FY26 as compared to Rs 131 Crore in Q2FY25, registering a growth of 60 % (Y-o-Y) • Profit After Tax (PAT) is Rs. 154 Crore in Q2FY26 as against Rs. 98 Crore in Q2FY25, registering a growth of 57% (Y-o-Y). • Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY26 is Rs. 13.43, against Rs. 8.54 in Q2FY25.

A H1FY26 Compared with H1FY25: • Total income stood at Rs. 3128 Crore in H1FY26 as against Rs. 2311 Crore in H1FY25, registering a growth of 35 % • Revenue from operation stands at Rs. 2987 Crore in H1FY26 as against Rs. 2163 Crore in H1FY25, registering a growth of 38 % • The Company’s EBITDA reported at Rs. 409 Crore in H1FY26 against Rs. 274 Crore in H1FY25, registering a growth of 49 % • Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs. 376 Crore in H1FY26 against Rs. 246 Crore in H1FY25, registering a growth of 53 % • Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 274 Crore in H1FY26 against Rs. 185 Crore in H1FY25, registering a growth of 48%

Commenting on the results, Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited said, “I am happy that we have been able to sustain the growth momentum and the Q2 results have been very encouraging. With a strong order book, result oriented project execution strategy and clear order visibility, I am confident of equally strong financial performance in the second half of FY26 also.

GRSE takes pride in its gender-inclusive culture, empowering women professionals to take on leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to the shipyards continued growth and success.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Pillars of Strength GRSEs Women Leaders Win Top National Honours for Leadership and Empowerment

Kolkata/New Delhi, October 22, 2025: In recognition of their outstanding contributions to the growth and success of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, two senior women officers of the shipyard were honoured with the Indian PSU Nari Shakti Samman Awards 2025 at a ceremony held at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi on 15 Oct 25.

The awards were presented by Smt Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Honourable Speaker of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. Smt Aparajita Ghosh, General Manager (Finance), received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Smt Swagata Sen Roy, Additional General Manager (Corporate Communication), was conferred with the Women Empowerment Advocate Award.

A seasoned finance professional with over 33 years of experience, Smt Ghosh joined GRSE in 2014 and rose to head the Finance Department in 2021. Her strategic leadership has played a pivotal role in strengthening the companys financial framework and guiding major projects, including the negotiation of the high value Next Generation Corvette contract./p>

Smt Sen Roy, who joined GRSE in 2012, has been instrumental in enhancing the shipyards corporate branding and external communications. Currently heading Corporate Communication, she continues to spotlight the companys achievements and actively contributes to womens empowerment initiatives through her role in the Women in Public Sector (WIPS) forum.

GRSE takes pride in its gender-inclusive culture, empowering women professionals to take on leadership roles and contribute meaningfully to the shipyards continued growth and success.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Keel Laying of First Vessel of Multi Purpose Vessel Project

Kolkata (Oct 16, 2025): It was a momentous occasion for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, as the shipyard laid the Keel for the first vessel of Multipurpose Vessel (MPV) project being executed for Germanys Carsten Rehder Schiffsmakler and Reederei GmbH & Co. KG. This project marks GRSE's first major export order for MPVs, highlighting the shipyard's expanding footprint in the global commercial shipbuilding market.

The ceremony was graced by Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN(Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE and Mr. Jonas Meinhardt, Managing Director of Carsten Rehder. Also present on the occasion were Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar (Retd), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), GRSE, Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), GRSE, Mr Fabian Greve, Commercial Director, Carsten Rehder, Mr. Helge Voigt, Chief Executive Officer, Technolog, senior officials from GRSE and representatives from the German shipping firm.

This milestone marks the beginning of a significant collaboration, combining innovation, precision, and craftsmanship to deliver modern series of high performance Multi Purpose Vessels under the CORAL 7500 DWT MPV series, a collaborative project between GRSE and Carsten Rehder, Germany. The initial contract for four vessels was signed on June 22, 2024, followed by subsequent agreements bringing the total order to twelve vessels. The final contracts, including for the ninth to twelth vessels, were signed on September 19, 2025

Each MPV is designed with an overall length of 120 metres and a beam of 17 metres, with a draught of 5.85 metres. With a capacity to carry 7,500 metric tonnes of cargo, these vessels are equipped with a single, large cargo hold designed for bulk, general and project cargoes. An innovative feature is the capability to carry containers on hatch covers and multiple large windmill blades on deck enhancing flexibility in cargo handling.

The project is being developed in close collaboration with German firms including F.H. Bertling, ForestWave Navigation/Schulte & Bruns, and Delft Shipping. Technical design expertise has been provided by M/s SEDS, in partnership with GRSE and these ships shall be certified by DNV, the classification society.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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GRSE Strengthens Indigenous Research Shipbuilding with Keel Laying of Acoustic Research Ship for NPOL

Kolkata (October 15, 2025): In keeping with its commitment towards Atmanirbharta, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd laid the keel for an advanced Acoustic Research Ship (ARS) that it is building for the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The Chief Guest at the occasion was Dr Sameer V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman, DRDO. Among the others present were Cmde P R Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, Capt (IN) P Sunilkumar, (Retd.), Director (Corporate Planning & Personnel), Shri Niranjan Bhalerao, Director (Finance), GRSE, Dr RV Hara Prasad, DS&DG (NS&M), HQ DRDO, Dr D Seshagiri, OS & Director (NPOL) and other senior officials from GRSE & NPOL.

The contract for the advanced ARS was signed between GRSE and NPOL in October 2024. With an overall length of 93 metres and width of 18 metres, the ARS will be a very advanced platform with state-of-the-art research equipment.

The ARS will be capable of speeds ranging from 4 knots to 12 knots. At top speed, the ship will have an endurance of 30 days or 4,500 nautical miles in a single mission. It will have a complement of 120 personnel.

The capabilities of the ARS will include deployment, towing and retrieval of various equipment such as acoustic modules, carrying out temporal and/or spatial high-resolution surveys of sound velocity profiles and collection of ocean tides/current information to be used for survey optimization, design of underwater moorings and offshore deployments.

The research vessel will also carry out meteorological surveys to understand the influence of atmospheric parameters in sound propagation studies and undertake shallow water acoustic reverberation studies. It will also be capable of launching, mooring and maintaining standalone buoys and collecting data from them. Its wide speed range will allow the ship to operate at multiple speed regimes to carry out acoustic systems trials, while maintaining silence.

The ARS will also have a dynamic positioning system that will allow it to maintain position in intact condition up to Sea State 4. The vessel will have diesel-electric propulsion and three (3) deck cranes will be fitted on board to handle research equipment.

GRSE has necessary experience in the construction of research and survey ships. It delivered the first series of Sandhayak Class of Survey Vessels to the Navy in the 80s and 90s. In 1994, GRSE delivered the INS Sagardhwani to the NPOL. This is a Marine Acoustic Research Ship that is still in service and returned to GRSE recently for a major refit and upgradation.

Between 2023 and now, GRSE also delivered the INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak to the Navy. These are three vessels of the second series of four Sandhayak Class of Survey Vessels (Large) being built by the shipyard.

On July 16, 2024, GRSE also signed a contract with the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, for construction of an advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV). The shipyard is also building two Coastal Research Vessels for the Geological Survey of India.

Congratulating GRSE on achieving the second milestone for the ARS within six to seven months, Dr Kamat said, NPOL has been operating Sagar Dhwani, built by GRSE since 1994 and over the last 31 years, the ship has done yeoman service. So, It is very important that we build this new ship with capabilities which are much more than what was available in Sagar Dhwani. I am sure that GRSE will live up to the challenge and deliver the ship within the timelines .

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, paid his respects to the Late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 94thbirth anniversary and spoke on the array of efforts being made by the shipyard to build modern ships of all kinds. In addition to core warship building, we have also been contributing towards research and development, specifically focusing on creation of new products, especially in the field of autonomous platforms, green energy vessels and portable steel bridges. Also, currently we are the only shipyard in the country building research vessels- the Hydrographic Survey Vessels for the Indian Navy, the Acoustic Research Ship for the DRDO, the Ocean Research Vessel for the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and Coastal Research Vessels for the Geological Survey of India, he said.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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GRSEs Indigenous Push in Defence Technology: Signs MoU with Centum Electronics for High-Tech Navigation System

Kolkata (08 October 2025): In a significant step towards advancing indigenous capability in high-technology navigation systems for the Indian Navy, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Centum Electronics Limited, a Bengaluru based public limited company offering design, development and manufacturing of customised systems/subsystems for high reliability applications in Defence, Aerospace and Space, Industrial and Healthcare sectors. The MoU was signed on 08 Oct 2025 at GRSE Bhavan, Kolkata.

Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, and Shri Nikhil Mallavarapu, Joint Managing Director, Centum Electronics Limited, signed the MoU in the presence of Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE; & Shri Apparao V Mallavarapu, Chairman & Managing Director, Centum Electronics Limited. Also present during the occasion were Dr. Vinod S Chippalkatti, President (SEBU), Centum Electronics Limited; Capt. R Venkatasubramanian, IN (Retd.), General Manager, Centum T&S Pvt Ltd, Cmde Rajiv Sreedharan, IN(Retd.), Chief General Manager (Design), GRSE and other senior officials from GRSE.

The MoU establishes a collaborative framework between GRSE & Centum Electronics which aimed at the joint research and development (R&D) of Advanced Naval Navigation Systems. This partnership shall focus on leveraging and enhancing manufacturing infrastructure for components and sub-assemblies of these systems including Onboard Installation, Integration, Setting to Work and Trials, and shall also provide services for the modernization and upgrade of existing Systems.

This collaboration represents an important milestone in GRSEs continued efforts to expand its technological horizons and support the Government of Indias Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative by fostering indigenous R&D and manufacturing in advanced defence systems.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Shri Niranjan Bhalerao takes over as Director (Finance) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE)

Kolkata (October 7, 2025): Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) is pleased to announce that Shri Niranjan Bhalerao has assumed charge as Director (Finance) of the company with effect from October 6, 2025.

A seasoned finance professional, Shri Bhalerao, is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and holds a Bachelors degree in Commerce from Pune. He brings with him an extensive and diverse experience spanning 29 years across multiple functional areas in the oil and gas sector.

He began his professional journey in 1996 with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Maharatna PSU, and over the years has worked in Refineries, Pipelines, and the Corporate Office. His experience covers a wide spectrum of roles including Management Accounting, Banking, Corporate Taxation (Direct & Indirect), Internal Audit, Corporate Affairs, Shipping, Contracts, City Gas Distribution, and Joint Venture & Subsidiary Operations.

During these tenures, he has played key roles in several strategic initiatives and policy matters impacting financial performance and corporate governance. Notably, he also served as Nominee Director on the Board of Kochi Salem Pipeline Private Limited, a Joint Venture between Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.

With his rich background in corporate finance, taxation, and strategic planning, Shri Bhalerao is expected to strengthen GRSEs financial management framework and contribute significantly towards its long-term growth objectives.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.

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Proud Moment For GRSE As Second ASW SWC INS Androth Gets Commissioned Into Navy

Kolkata/Visakhapatnam (October 6, 2025): It was yet another proud moment for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Monday, October 6, 2025, when INS Androth second in a series of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by the shipyard was commissioned into the Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam.

The chief guest on the occasion was Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. The others present were Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd), Chairman and Managing Director, GRSE, senior officials from GRSE & Indian Navy, members from the classification societies and other organisations..

INS Androth was delivered by GRSE on September 13, 2025. Named after Androth Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelago, this warship is also the second warship of this class on which an indigenous 30 mm Naval Surface Gun (NSG), manufactured by GRSE, has been fitted.

The Indian Navy had placed an order for 16 Advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASWSWCs), eight (08) each to be built by GRSE and another Indian shipyard. GRSE has already delivered the first two of these 16 vessels. This milestone highlights GRSEs consistent record of reliability, focus on indigenisation, and unwavering commitment to strengthening Indias maritime security.

ASW SWCs have nearly 88% indigenous content, displaying GRSEs commitment towards Government of Indias Atmanirbharta and Make in India vision.

These ships are capable of full-scale sub-surface surveillance of coastal waters as well as Search and Attack. They can also carry out coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft. These ships have Combat Management Systems on board and will be armed with lightweight torpedoes as well as anti-submarine warfare rockets. These ships will have a complement of 57 personnel, including seven officers.

With three water jets (fitted to marine diesel engines), Androth is extremely agile and maneuverable. A great advantage is that she only requires a draught of 2.7-metres, allowing her to access the coasts easily in search of sub-surface threats.

In this journey of Atmanirbharta, the support provided by the Indian shipbuilding industry, especially GRSE, one of our finest defence PSU shipyards, has been invaluable. Constructed by the GRSE, Androth, with more than 80% of the indigenous content, stands as yet another testament to India growing capability to design, develop and deliver sophisticated platforms that meet the highest operational standards. The ship symbolises what can be achieved when Indian skill, technology and above all determination come together in pursuit of a common national purpose, Vice Admiral Pendharkar said.

Cmde PR Hari, IN (Retd.), Chairman & Managing Director, GRSE spoke on GRSEs commitment towards delivering advanced warships to the Navy and said: GRSE is proud to build these highly potent ASW SWCs for the Indian Navy and we are confident of delivering the balance ships of the project as per the contractual delivery schedule.

GRSE is currently building 13 more warships, including two P17A advanced stealth frigates, six ASW SWCs, a Survey Vessel (Large) and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels. Apart from this, the shipyard is building 30 other vessels, thirteen of which are export platforms. GRSE is also expecting conclusion of a prestigious contract to build 05 New Generation Corvettes in this financial year.

About GRSE

The journey of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd., a Defence Public Sector Undertaking, under the administrative control of Ministry of Defence, and a Schedule A Mini Ratna Category I company, dates back to 1884 when it started its journey as a small workshop to repair vessels of River Steam Navigation Company. The Company was taken over by the Government of India in 1960. GRSE has the distinction of becoming the first shipyard of independent India to build a warship for Indian Navy, the Seaward Defence Boat (SDB) INS Ajay, way back in 1961.

GRSE also built the first ever Indian Export Warship CGS Barracuda for Govt. of Mauritius, a Fast Patrol Vessel SCG PS Zoroaster for Seychelles and an Ocean-Going Cargo & Passenger Ferry Vessel MV Ma Lisha for Cooperative Republic of Guyana. The shipyard was conferred the status of a Miniratna Category I Company in 2006.

GRSE is the only Indian Shipbuilder to have four distinct shipyards as an unique infrastructure advantage. GRSE has built over 800 platforms including 112 warships for Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign countries - highest warships built & delivered by any Indian shipyard till date. From Frigates, 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.

In addition to shipbuilding & ship repair, GRSE is also engaged in engine production and other engineering activities. The engineering division manufactures deck machinery items, pre-fabricated portable steel bridges and marine pumps. Noteworthy accolades include Raksha Mantri Award 2022 in Designing the most silent ship for Indian Navy for ASW operation, Defence Ministers Award for Excellence for In-house Design Effort for Offshore Patrol Vessel for Government of Mauritius, CGS Barracuda, Best Performing Defence Shipyard of India for Four Years in a row.

GRSE embraced infrastructure modernization over past decades and can undertake concurrent construction of 28 ships at a time. Team of highly skilled design engineers and state of art VR Lab & latest software aid in the in-house design capabilities. With proven credentials, the shipyard is on a growth path, reaffirming its motto In Pursuit of Excellence and Quality in Shipbuilding.