Kolkata (May 30, 2025): Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), achieved another milestone today with the signing of a contract for the major refit of Lightship ‘Indira Point’.
The agreement was formalized between Cdr Shantanu Bose, IN (Retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE, and Shri N. Muruganandam, Director General, Lighthouses and Lightships, during a ceremony held on 21 May 2025.
Under the contract, GRSE will carry out dry dock and afloat repairs, including maintenance of the vessel’s hull, propulsion, onboard systems, and critical machinery. The refit is scheduled to be completed within 300 days. The contract underscores the shared commitment to maintaining vital navigational assets that are key to the country’s economic and security interests.
MV Indira Point plays a crucial role in maintaining lighthouses and navigational aids along India’s coastline, thereby ensuring maritime safety and facilitating smooth trade and commerce. The lightship serves as a floating beacon at the southernmost tip of India, Indira Point, and is essential to maritime operations in the region.
GRSE has a proven track record of executing complex shipbuilding and refit projects, serving the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and other maritime agencies. This contract adds to its expanding non-defence portfolio, reinforcing its capabilities in servicing critical maritime platforms.
