Maersk & Cochin Shipyard Partner To Enhance Shipbuilding & Repairs In India

Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s largest shipbuilding company, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), to work together on ship repairs, maintenance, and building new ships in India.

The agreement aligns with India’s plan to become a leading maritime hub by 2047. Ship repair yards worldwide face a shortage of capacity. This makes India’s growing shipbuilding industry even more important.

Through this collaboration, Maersk will use its global fleet management expertise to help CSL improve its ship repair and dry docking services, focusing initially on container ships.

Leonardo Sonzio from Maersk says that this partnership is a big step towards supporting India’s maritime infrastructure. The first Maersk vessel will be repaired at Cochin Shipyard in 2025, marking the beginning of a long-term relationship.

Rajesh Gopalakrishnan from Cochin Shipyard said that combining Maersk’s global expertise with CSL’s exis…

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