Kolkata, Dec 3 (NationPress) Commodore P.R. Hari, IN (Retd), the chairman and managing director of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the Indian Navy as Navy Day 2025 approaches, affirming that the shipyard will remain a steadfast ally in its evolution as a combat-ready, credible, and Atmanirbhar force.

"My warmest congratulations to the Navy and all its personnel on this significant occasion. GRSE has proudly partnered with the Indian maritime forces for over 64 years, delivering the nation’s first indigenous warship, ‘Ajay’, in 1961. Since then, we have successfully delivered 75 warships to the Navy," stated Cmde Hari.

"This year marks a historic milestone for the Navy with the commissioning of its 100th warship. GRSE has played a pivotal role in this achievement, transitioning the Navy from a ‘buyer’ to a ‘builder’. Our commitment to Atmanirbharta is unwavering, as we have expanded our capabilities to include weapons and equipment that enhance the indigenous content of our warships," he added.

To date, GRSE has constructed and delivered 114 warships.

These include platforms for the Indian Coast Guard as well. Notably, two of its warships have been successfully exported to Mauritius and Seychelles. The Offshore Patrol Vessel, now known as MCGS Barracuda with the Mauritian Coast Guard, was India’s inaugural warship exported to a friendly nation.

Currently, the shipyard is engaged in building 13 platforms for the Navy.

This includes two advanced Guided Missile Frigates under Project 17A, one Survey Vessel (Large), six Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts, and four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels.

Moreover, GRSE has emerged as the lowest bidder for an upcoming order of five Next Generation Corvettes.

The shipyard is expanding and is projected to have the capacity to build 40 ships of various classes concurrently by 2030, encompassing both warships and commercial vessels. This increase in capacity will enable the construction of larger ships.

"We are now manufacturing Naval Surface Guns that have successfully completed sea trials and have been integrated into several of the warships we’ve delivered. This is a significant step toward Atmanirbharta. We have also diversified into ship repairs, managing nearly 50 vessels, including warships, over the past three years," noted Cmde Hari.

GRSE has made substantial investments in technology, leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, and Virtual Reality in its shipbuilding processes. This has been instrumental in allowing the shipyard to design and construct advanced warships tailored to the Navy's specifications.