Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) has entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding with Netherlands-based Royal IHC to collaborate on offshore vessel projects. The agreement, signed in association with Alar Infrastructure, will focus on the design, construction, and retrofitting of offshore oil and gas and other specialised vessels.
The collaboration will examine opportunities to build Offshore Construction Vessels, Pipe Laying Vessels, and Multi-Purpose Offshore Support Vessels at SDHI’s shipyard located at Pipavav Port in Gujarat. According to the company, the partnership combines Royal IHC’s design, engineering, equipment, and project management expertise with SDHI’s shipbuilding facilities and workforce.
“We are delighted to partner with Royal IHC at a time when the industry is witnessing a growing demand for offshore vessels capable of serving both oil & gas and renewable energy markets. This collaboration positions us to address these emerging opportunities with world-class capabilities and competitive solutions,” said Vivek Merchant, Director of Swan Defence and Heavy Industries.
“This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening our presence in Asia by partnering with India’s largest shipyard. Together with SDHI’s infrastructure and capabilities, we can deliver reliable and advanced offshore solutions to meet the evolving needs of the global energy market,” said Derk te Bokkel, CEO of Royal IHC.
SDHI’s Pipavav shipyard includes a dry dock measuring 662 metres by 65 metres and has a fabrication capacity of 144,000 tons per year.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited, formerly known as Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited, operates one of India’s largest shipbuilding and heavy fabrication facilities. The company’s operations include the country’s largest dry dock and high-capacity fabrication infrastructure on the west coast of India. Royal IHC, headquartered in the Netherlands, provides maritime technology and solutions for dredging, offshore, mining, and defence industries.
