53-640: The Kattupalli Shipyard, officially Adani Katupalli Port Private Limited , is a large shipyard project at Kattupalli village near Ennore in Chennai , being built by L&T Shipbuilding Ltd. It is being set up jointly by TIDCO and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) in two phases. L&T shipbuilding Kattupalli is a minor port. Adani ports and special economic zone (APSEZ) acquired Kattupalli Port from L&T in June 2018 and renamed it as Adani Katupalli Port Private Limited (AKPPL). In terms of cargo generation,
106-589: A General-Duty Officer would be to operate weapons, sensors and different kinds of equipment on board a ship. The safety of the ship and the men would be GD officers responsibility. All the District Commanders (COMDIS) and Commander of Coast Guard Region (COMCG) appointments are exercised by a GD Officer of the Indian Coast Guard. Pilot Officers are also part of GD branch. A Pilot Officer gets an opportunity to work at shore Air Stations along
159-545: A century. The Indian Coast Guard conducts exercises with the other coast guards of the world. In May 2005, the ICG agreed to establish liaison links with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA). In 2006, the Indian Coast Guard conducted exercises with its Japanese and Korean counterparts. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks in which the terrorists entered India from Pakistan via the sea-route,
212-539: A direct outcome of the 2022 U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The MSRA is a ‘legally non-binding arrangement’ between the US Navy and private shipbuilding contractors to pre-approve shipyards to repair US naval vessels, according to a report. The ships operated by MSC are non-commissioned US Navy “support vessels” with civilian crews bearing the prefix “USNS”. Under the agreement, the US Naval ships of Seventh Fleet or
265-439: A full-fledged "Tier-3" Data Centre at Mahipalpur , Delhi . The construction will take 2 years. The project worth ₹ 588 crore (US$ 70 million) (including 5-year operational expenditure (opex) and a 2-year hardware warranty) will be carried out by TCIL, Yotta Infrastructure and Attero, a software solution company. This will help ICG for Command and Control over their 109 offices and 88 ships at once. A table showing
318-514: A large shipyard will contain many specialised cranes , dry docks , slipways , dust-free warehouses, painting facilities and extremely large areas for fabrication of the ships. After a ship's useful life is over, it makes its final voyage to a ship-breaking yard, often on a beach in South Asia . Historically ship-breaking was carried out in drydock in developed countries, but high wages and environmental regulations have resulted in movement of
371-482: A minor port which can handle container ships. An 18,000-tonne shiplift is being installed at the yard. In the first phase, around ₹4,000 crore is being invested in the facility that will start rolling out ships by January 2012. 7 August 2009 26 April 2010 14 Sep 2010 26 Sep 2010 06 Apr 2011 08 Jun 2011 25 Jul 2011 Jun 2015 Construction of New Build Projects: In 2015 L&T has bagged order for construction of 7 Offshore patrol vessels for
424-528: A programme to acquire the equipment and started deputing personnel from the Indian Navy for these anti-smuggling and law enforcement tasks, under the provisions of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act . The Indian Navy sensed that the law enforcement nature of these duties diverged from its core mission as a military service. Admiral Sourendra Nath Kohli , then Chief of Naval Staff , hence made
477-845: A recommendation to the Defence Secretary outlining the need for a separate maritime service to undertake those duties and offering the Navy's assistance in its establishment. On 31 August 1974, the Defence Secretary submitted a note to the Cabinet Secretary proposing cabinet action on Admiral Kohli's recommendation. As a result, in September 1974, the Indian cabinet set up the Rustamji Committee , under
530-583: A speed of over 45 knots and excellent manoeuvrability. Design Centre: L&T Shipbuilding has a design centre with capability of in-house designing of Naval ships and submarines and has already developed basic designs of Interceptor Boats, Offshore Patrol Vessels , Corvettes etc. which can be adapted to customer requirements. 3D Modelling integrated with Product Lifecycle Management and other Design and Analysis software suites enable accuracy, revision control and output aligned with yard infrastructure. Ship Repairs, Refits & Conversions: L&T Shipbuilding
583-591: A survey of the equipment profile and finances of Cochin Shipyard and Pipavav Shipyard . On 7 August 2022, the United States Navy sent its first ship, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE-10), to Kattupalli Shipyard of Larsen & Toubro for an 11-day repair and allied services work. The repair work was completed on 17 August 2022. This was a result of the U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in April 2022 where US
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#1732797409564636-520: A total investment of about ₹4,675 crore . ₹3,050 crore will be invested in Phase I (2009–11), and the rest in Phase II (2012–15). MoU has been signed and the project has commenced. As of October 2019, a 6.08 km rail corridor to ferry cargo to the port is being built at a cost of ₹51.8 crore on a 31.175-hectare (77.04-acre) area. The Kattupalli yard is mainly built for making warships and to augment
689-660: Is designated as the Chief Law Officer. Section 115 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 deals with the qualifications necessary to be appointed as the Chief Law Officer of Indian Coast Guard. Section 116 of the Coast Guard Act, 1978 defines the functions of the Chief Law Officer. Enrolled personnel in the Coast Guard serve as either a yantrik (technician) or navik (sailor). Enrolled personnel of Indian Coast Guard are trained along with Indian Naval sailors at
742-453: Is geared to handle ship repairs, refits and conversions catering to commercial and Defence ships/submarines and offshore platforms. A shiplift of 200m x 46m with lifting capacity of 21,050 tonnes (future extension planned for larger vessels) along with transfer system and dry berths enables quick turnaround of ships. There are 4 wet berths of 260 / 200 metres length. Many refit projects have been successfully completed. In December 2015, L&T
795-546: Is vacant since 18 August 2024 due to the death of Director General Rakesh Pal in harness. The rank of Director General is equivalent to a Vice Admiral of Indian Navy . The Indian Coast Guard has the Western and Eastern Seaboard, both commanded by three-star officers designated Coast Guard Commander Western Seaboard and Coast Guard Commander Eastern Seaboard. The seaboards are in turn divided into four regions. A fifth region, Andaman & Nicobar Region reports directly to
848-581: The Indian Coast Guard and Floating Dock for the Indian Navy which will be designed in house at L&T Ship Design Centre. At commercial new build front L&T Shipbuilding is currently executing eight offshore vessels at Kattupalli Yard for Overseas Client. Presently L&T is executing a project for construction of 54 Interceptor Boats for the Indian Coast Guard. Designed in-house with waterjet propulsion and aluminium hull, these boats have
901-672: The Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala along with their counterparts of Indian Navy. This helps in the mutual interchange of Officers among these two sister services. While the Indian Coast Guard Academy is under construction in Mangaluru , Dakshina Kannada district , Karnataka . The command of ships at sea can only be exercised by officers of the General-Duty (GD) branch. The key functions of
954-569: The Indian Ocean , including stealth frigate INS Sahyadri . Shipyard A shipyard , also called a dockyard or boatyard , is a place where ships are built and repaired. These can be yachts , military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships. Compared to shipyards, which are sometimes more involved with original construction, dockyards are sometimes more linked with maintenance and basing activities. The terms are routinely used interchangeably, in part because
1007-846: The Indo-Pacific Command that are in voyage are to be repaired in India. In March 2024, maintenance of RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay was undertaken at the Kattupalli Shipyard in India. This was the first time that a Royal Navy ship has arrived in an Indian shipyard for maintenance. The ships, escorted by HMS Diamond , had transited through the Red Sea to reach India. Later, in April 2024, LRG(S) participated in Maritime Partnership Exercise with Indian Navy 's Eastern Fleet in
1060-810: The United Arab Emirates , Ukraine , the United Kingdom , the United States and Vietnam . The shipbuilding industry is more fragmented in Europe than in Asia where countries tend to have fewer, larger companies. Many naval vessels are built or maintained in shipyards owned or operated by the national government or navy. Shipyards are constructed near the sea or tidal rivers to allow easy access for their ships. The United Kingdom , for example, has shipyards on many of its rivers. The site of
1113-524: The evolution of dockyards and shipyards has often caused them to change or merge roles. Countries with large shipbuilding industries include Australia , Brazil , China , Croatia , Denmark , Finland , France , Germany , India , Ireland , Italy , Japan , the Netherlands , Norway , the Philippines , Poland , Romania , Russia , Singapore , South Korea , Sweden , Taiwan , Turkey ,
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#17327974095641166-465: The 16th century the enterprise employed 16,000 people. Spain built component ships of the Great Armada of 1588 at ports such as Algeciras or Málaga . Indian Coast Guard The Indian Coast Guard ( ICG ) is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency of India with jurisdiction over its territorial waters including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone . It
1219-459: The DGICG. Each region is headed by an officer of the rank of Inspector-General . Each of the regions is further divided into multiple districts, typically covering a coastal state or a union territory . As of 2023, the Indian Coast Guard operates: As of 2016, there are 42 Coast Guard stations which have been established along the coastline of the country. Indian Coast Guard is responsible for
1272-419: The Indian Coast Guard was first proposed by the Indian Navy to provide non-military maritime services to the nation. In the 1960s, sea-borne smuggling of goods was threatening India's domestic economy. The Indian Customs Department frequently called upon the Indian Navy for assistance with patrol and interception in the anti-smuggling effort. The Nagchaudhuri Committee was constituted with participation from
1325-670: The Indian Coast Guard: The Indian Coast Guard organisation is headed by the Director-General (DG ICG) who is located at Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ), New Delhi. At CGHQ, he is assisted by the Additional Director General Coast Guard (ADGCG) of the rank of ADG, four Deputy Director-Generals of the rank of Inspector-General , and other senior officers heading various staff divisions. The position
1378-523: The Indian Government, the Russian shipyard has put forward its willingness to work alongside L&T. L&T will play a major role in a planned ₹ 5,000 crore (equivalent to ₹ 75 billion or US$ 900 million in 2023) Kilo-class submarine modernisation plan of the Indian Navy. The shipyard was nominated after it was the only found to be the technically capable facility after
1431-561: The Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force to study the problem. In August 1971, the committee identified the requirement to patrol India's vast coastline, set up a registry of offshore fishing vessels to identify illegal activity, and establish a capable and well-equipped force to intercept vessels engaged in illegal activities. The committee also looked at the number and nature of the equipment, infrastructure and personnel required to provide those services. By 1973, India had started
1484-551: The Indian coasts and also embark ships. ICG operates fixed wing aircraft for surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone . In addition, helicopters are embarked on Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) to provide local surveillance and perform search and rescue mission at sea. Technical Officers are responsible for operation of advanced technology and sensor systems on board Coast Guard vessels and aircraft, as well as on shore installations. They also command
1537-435: The Indian government initiated a program to expand the ICG force, assets and infrastructure for enhanced protection and surveillance of Indian waters. The force had aimed to have 200 ships and 100 twin-engined aircraft by 2023 in its fleet. The Indian Coast Guard's motto is "वयम रक्षामः" ( Vayam Rakshamah ), which translates from Sanskrit as "We Protect" . Missions of Indian Coast Guard: Additional responsibilities of
1590-529: The Ministry of Defence. An interim Indian Coast Guard came into being on 1 February 1977, equipped with two small corvettes and five patrol boats transferred from the Navy. The duties and functions of the service were formally defined in the Coast Guard Act , which was passed by India's parliament on 18 August 1978 and came into immediate effect. Vice Admiral V. A. Kamath of the Indian Navy
1643-508: The ancient Greek city on the Gulf of Corinth, Naupactus , means "shipyard" (combination of the Greek words ναύς naus : "ship, boat"; and πήγνυμι pêgnumi , pegnymi : "builder, fixer"). Naupactus' reputation in this field extended back into legendary times – the site is traditionally identified by Greek authors such as Ephorus and Strabo as the place where a fleet was said to have been built by
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1696-537: The chairmanship of Khusro Faramurz Rustamji , with participation from the Navy, the Air Force and the Department of Revenue to examine gaps in security and law enforcement between the roles of the Indian Navy and the central and state police forces. The discovery of oil off Bombay High further emphasised the need for a maritime law enforcement and protection service. The committee submitted its recommendation for
1749-598: The establishment of the Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defence on 31 July 1975. Bureaucratic wrangling followed, with the Cabinet Secretary making a recommendation to place the service under the Ministry of Home Affairs . Then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi overruled the Cabinet Secretary and decided to accept the original recommendation of the Rustamji Committee to place the service under
1802-631: The execution of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR). To serve this purpose, ICG operates 3 Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCC) in Mumbai, Chennai and Port Blair and 36 Maritime Rescue Sub Centres (MRSC/MRCSC), which operates under their respective MRCCs. On 5 November 2024, the Indian Coast Guard and the Telecommunications Consultants India (TICL) laid foundation of
1855-509: The existing capacity at Hazira in Gujarat for submarines. A draft of up to 14m and a waterfront exceeding 2.2 km makes the facility well suited to building large defence ships. The Integrated shipyard complex will have the following facilities: At the yard, encompassing 1,250 acres, L&T has also commissioned facilities to build offshore platforms , drilling rigs and FPSOs (floating production, storage and offloading unit), besides
1908-630: The future possibility of mainline Asia – Europe vessels making a stop in Southern India , which has been mooted as a distinct possibility by certain analysts. Kattupalli's North and South breakwaters , which together total 3.35 km, ensure a safe harbour and uninterrupted terminal operations. The yard has 3 rail-mounted quayside cranes (RMQCs) (arrived at the port in December 2011 from China), 15 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGCs), two reach stackers and 420 reefer plug points. On 12 April 2012,
1961-632: The industry to third-world regions. The oldest structure sometimes identified as a dockyard was built c. 2400 BC by the Indus Valley civilisation in the Harappan port city of Lothal (in present-day Gujarat, India ). Lothal's dockyards connected to an ancient course of the Sabarmati river on the trade route between Harappan cities in Sindh and the peninsula of Saurashtra when
2014-628: The legendary Heraclidae to invade the Peloponnesus . In the Spanish city of Barcelona , the Drassanes shipyards were active from at least the mid-13th century until the 18th century, although at times they served as a barracks for troops as well as an arsenal. During their time of operation the Drassanes were continuously changed, rebuilt and modified, but two original towers and part of
2067-416: The maintenance wings of the force. Law Officers act as legal advisers to their respective commanders. They represent the Indian Coast Guard in legal actions filed by or against the organisation. They also perform the duties of trial law officers in Coast Guard courts, convened to try delinquent Coast Guard personnel. The Directorate of Law at Coast Guard Headquarters is headed by a Deputy Inspector-General and
2120-445: The naval training establishment INS Chilka . All training undertaken by Coast Guard personnel is the same as those undertaken by sailors in the Indian Navy. All personnel are trained in operation of weapons systems in cases of emergency. The rank insignia of commissioned officers . The rank insignia of non-commissioned officers and enlisted personnel . The following is a list of Coast Guard Air Squadrons Vessels belonging to
2173-650: The original eight construction-naves remain today. The site is currently a maritime museum. From the 14th century, several hundred years before the Industrial Revolution , ships were the first items to be manufactured in a factory – in the Venice Arsenal of the Venetian Republic in present-day Italy . The Arsenal apparently mass-produced nearly one ship every day using pre-manufactured parts and assembly lines . At its height in
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2226-539: The present-day surrounding Kutch desert formed a part of the Arabian Sea . Lothal engineers accorded high priority to the creation of a dockyard and a warehouse to serve the purposes of maritime trade. The dock was built on the eastern flank of the town, and is regarded by archaeologists as an engineering feat of the highest order. It was located away from the main current of the river to avoid silting, but provided access to ships at high tide as well. The name of
2279-638: The rank structure of Coast Guard officers with those of the other Indian armed services. (Selection Grade) The naming of ranks of officers in the Coast Guard is as same as rank of Central Armed Police Forces . Officers are appointed in the Coast Guard in one of four branches, as either General-Duty officer, Pilot officer, Technical officer or Law officers. Lady Officers have two branches i.e. General-Duty Officer or Pilot Officer and serve on shore establishments/Air Stations/Headquarters. They are not deployed on board Indian Coast Guard ships. Currently, officers of Indian Coast Guard undergo Basic Military Training at
2332-438: The recapture at high seas of a Panamanian-registered Japanese cargo ship, MV Alondra Rainbow , hijacked off Indonesia. Her crew were rescued off Phuket , Thailand. The ship had been repainted as MV Mega Rama , and was spotted off Kochi , heading towards Pakistan. She was chased by ICGS Tarabai and INS Prahar (K98) of the Indian Navy and apprehended. It was the first successful prosecution of armed pirates in over
2385-460: The repair is two weeks after which it will again return in November for a 90 day comprehensive repair. On 10 July 2023, the US Navy signed a Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with Larsen & Toubro for US Navy's Military Sealift Command Fleet Support Ships for a period of 5 years. The shipyard has qualified for such repair works by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard as well. This was recorded as
2438-513: The second phase of development. Mobile equipment will include two reach stackers and one empty handler. The yard will offer 5,000 ground slots and a CFS is also planned as part of the service package. Access to the terminal on the marine side is via a 3.5 km-long channel and port basin offering a draft of 14 m—the draft capability is such that it provides for projected increases in Southern Asian container trade. It also provides for
2491-538: The terminal is located close to the majority of Container Freight stations in Chennai. The Kattupalli development also includes a shipyard being developed by L&T, a private sector–backed development. It is planning to compete with Japanese and Korean shipyards in building "specialised ships," such as large-size warships , car carriers , submarines , naval offshore patrol vessels , fast patrol vessels and corvettes. After Colombo and Singapore , Kattupalli will be
2544-572: The third major international destination for ship repairs in the region. The shipyard-cum-minor port complex was officially inaugurated on 30 January 2013. The first development phase, which aims to be operational by January 2012, will have a 12 lakh (1.2 million) TEU capacity through two 350-metre-long L-shaped berths and a total terminal area of around 20 hectares. The berths would be operated by Philippines -based International Container Terminal Services Inc for 28 years. The terminal has an option to rise to 18 lakh (1.8 million) TEU capacity during
2597-465: The yard received Zhen Hua 20, a heavy lift vessel, with three more RMQCs to be installed at the second berth. When fully completed, it will be the largest shipyard in Asia. Once operational, the shipyard will become a nucleus for heavy engineering industry (fabrications and components manufacturing). This would make Chennai a hub for engineering components. The project is being implemented in two phases with
2650-525: Was appointed the founding Director-General. Prime Minister Morarji Desai inspected the Guard of Honour at the service's inauguration. Vice Admiral Kamath proposed a five-year plan to develop the ICG into a potent force by 1984, but the full potential of this plan was not immediately realised due to an economic resource crunch. One of the historic operational successes of the ICG occurred in October 1999, with
2703-642: Was chosen by the Russian shipbuilder Sevmash to be its Indian partner in the second refit project of the Sindhughosh-class submarines . While the first of the four Kilo class subs will go to the Russian Zvezdochka shipyard for inspection and refit, the remaining three are to be modernized at the Kattupalli shipyard. The first of the submarines to be modernized at private yard, a first for India, will go in by 2017. In an official letter to
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#17327974095642756-482: Was represented by Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken . The second ship, USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE-9), underwent repair and upgrades from 11 to 27 March 2023. After the refit, the ship returned to the Indo-Pacific theatre for operations. On 9 July 2023, the third ship, USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52), reached Kattupalli Shipyard for "Voyage Repairs". The time period for
2809-683: Was started on 1 February 1977 and formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India . It operates under the Ministry of Defence . The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy , the Department of Fisheries , the Department of Revenue (Customs), and the Central Armed Police Forces , and the State Police Services . The establishment of
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