First ever restore of a US Navy Ship in India; ‘Charles Drew’ arrives at L&T Kattupalli shipyard
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NEW DELHI: In the primary US Navy ship (USNS) Charles Drew reached India on Sunday for the primary ever restore by an Indian company. The US Navy Ship arrived at Larsen &Toubro’s Shipyard at Kattupalli, Chennai for endeavor repairs and allied providers.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) sees it as including a brand new dimension to the burgeoning Indo-US strategic partnership.
Terming it essential Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar stated, “We are indeed pleased to welcome US Naval Ship USNS Charles Drew to India, for making her voyage ready. India’s initiative also assumes special significance in furthering the strategic partnership between India and the US. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for deeper engagements”.
The US Navy had awarded a contract to L&T’s Shipyard at Kattupalli for endeavor upkeep of the ship. The MoD stated, “The event signifies the capabilities of Indian shipyards in the global ship repairing market. Indian shipyards offer wide-ranging and cost-effective ship repair and maintenance services, using advanced maritime technology platforms.”
Dr Ajay Kumar described the arrival of USNS Charles Drew for repairs as an indication of maturing Indian shipbuilding business.
“Today, India has six major shipyards with a turnover of nearly $2 billion. We are making ships not only for our own requirements. We have our own design house capable of making all kinds of state-of-the-art ships. The country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is a shining example of the growth of the Indian shipbuilding industry. Under the new innovation ecosystem, vessels capable of undertaking autonomous missions have been built by Goa Shipyard Limited and some of our start-ups. The shipbuilding industry today is not just carrying out conventional things, but is also amalgamating the latest technologies with it,” he stated.
The Defence Secretary additionally asserted that the ties between India & US have been increasing in scale & scope and are based mostly on widespread values & beliefs of an open, inclusive and rule-based order within the Indo-Pacific and the remainder of the worldwide widespread techniques.
“Indian defence exports have seen a massive increase in the last four-five years. Exports, which were worth about Rs 1,500 crore in 2015-16, have now grown by 800% to around Rs 13,000 crore. A major destination for Indian exports is the US,” Dr Ajay Kumar stated, thanking the US companions for his or her cooperation and help to the Indian defence business.
He hoped that the defence exports will enhance additional within the occasions to return.
US Consul General in Chennai Ms Judith Ravin stated: “In April, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin affirmed their intention to explore utilising Indian shipyards for repairs on US Navy vessels. This inaugural repair of USNS Charles Drew is a landmark development to be celebrated as a symbol of our strengthened US-India partnership.”
Defence Attaché on the US Embassy at New Delhi Rear Admiral Michael Baker stated: “Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient, and economical repair of military vessels.”
Member of the Executive Council and Advisor to the CEO of L&T for Defence and Smart Technologies Shri JD Patil stated, the Marine Sealift Command of the US Navy had undertaken a rigorous analysis of choose shipyards in India and cleared L&T for endeavor repairs on their vessels.
It is recognised for the fashionable infrastructure on the shipyard constructed to world requirements.
The USNS Charles Drew might be on the Kattupalli shipyard for a interval of 11 days and bear repairs in numerous areas.
NEW DELHI: In the primary US Navy ship (USNS) Charles Drew reached India on Sunday for the primary ever restore by an Indian company. The US Navy Ship arrived at Larsen &Toubro’s Shipyard at Kattupalli, Chennai for endeavor repairs and allied providers.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) sees it as including a brand new dimension to the burgeoning Indo-US strategic partnership.
Terming it essential Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar stated, “We are indeed pleased to welcome US Naval Ship USNS Charles Drew to India, for making her voyage ready. India’s initiative also assumes special significance in furthering the strategic partnership between India and the US. It marks the beginning of a new chapter for deeper engagements”.
The US Navy had awarded a contract to L&T’s Shipyard at Kattupalli for endeavor upkeep of the ship. The MoD stated, “The event signifies the capabilities of Indian shipyards in the global ship repairing market. Indian shipyards offer wide-ranging and cost-effective ship repair and maintenance services, using advanced maritime technology platforms.”
Dr Ajay Kumar described the arrival of USNS Charles Drew for repairs as an indication of maturing Indian shipbuilding business.
“Today, India has six major shipyards with a turnover of nearly $2 billion. We are making ships not only for our own requirements. We have our own design house capable of making all kinds of state-of-the-art ships. The country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is a shining example of the growth of the Indian shipbuilding industry. Under the new innovation ecosystem, vessels capable of undertaking autonomous missions have been built by Goa Shipyard Limited and some of our start-ups. The shipbuilding industry today is not just carrying out conventional things, but is also amalgamating the latest technologies with it,” he stated.
The Defence Secretary additionally asserted that the ties between India & US have been increasing in scale & scope and are based mostly on widespread values & beliefs of an open, inclusive and rule-based order within the Indo-Pacific and the remainder of the worldwide widespread techniques.
“Indian defence exports have seen a massive increase in the last four-five years. Exports, which were worth about Rs 1,500 crore in 2015-16, have now grown by 800% to around Rs 13,000 crore. A major destination for Indian exports is the US,” Dr Ajay Kumar stated, thanking the US companions for his or her cooperation and help to the Indian defence business.
He hoped that the defence exports will enhance additional within the occasions to return.
US Consul General in Chennai Ms Judith Ravin stated: “In April, at the US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin affirmed their intention to explore utilising Indian shipyards for repairs on US Navy vessels. This inaugural repair of USNS Charles Drew is a landmark development to be celebrated as a symbol of our strengthened US-India partnership.”
Defence Attaché on the US Embassy at New Delhi Rear Admiral Michael Baker stated: “Our shipping industries positively contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific by partnering to deliver effective, efficient, and economical repair of military vessels.”
Member of the Executive Council and Advisor to the CEO of L&T for Defence and Smart Technologies Shri JD Patil stated, the Marine Sealift Command of the US Navy had undertaken a rigorous analysis of choose shipyards in India and cleared L&T for endeavor repairs on their vessels.
It is recognised for the fashionable infrastructure on the shipyard constructed to world requirements.
The USNS Charles Drew might be on the Kattupalli shipyard for a interval of 11 days and bear repairs in numerous areas.
