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Damen Technical Cooperation B.V. and Square Port Shipyard signed an MoU on April 8 to collaborate on shipbuilding in India.
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The partnership aims to develop Square Port Shipyard to construct high-quality Damen vessels for regional markets.
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This is Damen’s third strategic alliance in the Indian subcontinent, emphasizing India’s role in its global strategy.
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The collaboration supports India’s maritime sector growth through advanced shipbuilding technologies and sustainable practices.
On April 8, a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Square Port Shipyard and Damen Technical Cooperation B.V., marking the beginning of a transformative partnership in India’s maritime sector. The agreement was formalized at Square Port Shipyard, located 250 km south of Mumbai, and signifies Damen’s third major partnership in the Indian subcontinent, according to Damen Shipyards.
Strengthening Regional Shipbuilding for Global Reach
This partnership sets the stage for the development of Square Port Shipyard to build a variety of high-quality Damen-designed vessels, tailored to meet the demands of the regional market. The MoU outlines the mutual goal of leveraging Damen’s shipbuilding expertise and Square Port’s regional infrastructure to bolster India’s maritime capacity.
Dingeman van Woerden, Damen’s Regional Sales Director Asia, emphasized the strategic value of this collaboration:
“A physical presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies is critical for Damen Shipyards,” said Dingeman van Woerden, Damen’s Regional Sales Director Asia. “The availability of good infrastructure and economic labour costs will further strengthen our competitive edge in the global market. This partnership with Square Port Shipyard will enable us to bring our shipbuilding culture with its unique combination of quality and competitive prices to India’s maritime sector.”
Driving Innovation and Capacity in Indian Shipbuilding
Damen is globally renowned for its shipbuilding, maintenance, and conversion services. Through its Technical Cooperation programme, it supports shipyards worldwide to modernize and build vessels to rigorous international standards. By joining hands with Square Port Shipyard, Damen will contribute technological innovation and advanced methodologies to India’s domestic shipbuilding industry.
Mr. Fattesingh Patil, Director of Square Port Shipyards Pvt. Ltd., shared the company’s vision:
“This agreement is a significant step in our vision to transform India’s maritime landscape through innovative technologies and sustainable methodologies”
He also noted that adopting modern shipbuilding processes will help tackle existing capacity constraints in the Indian shipbuilding and repair sector.
A Prominent Signing Ceremony
The MoU was signed in the presence of distinguished representatives and stakeholders from the maritime and political sectors, including:
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Arun Sinha (Damen Representative India)
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Dingeman van Woerden (Damen)
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Jyotdeep Singh Bhatia (MD Zener)
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Radheshyam Mopalwar (Chairman, Square Port Shipyard)
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Nitesh Rane (Cabinet Minister, Maharashtra)
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Ambar Ayade (CEO, REL)
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IAS Pradeep Prabhakar (CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board)
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Subrahmanyam Yadavalli (Chairman, REL and Atal)
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Han Bartelds (CCO, Atal Solutions)
This collaboration not only reinforces Damen’s global expansion but also aligns with India’s ambitions to become a leading maritime manufacturing hub. With this MoU, both organizations commit to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability to the Indian shipbuilding industry.
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Source: Damen Shipyards
