BEML and Mazagon Dock Collaborate for Marine Technologies

02 Dec 2024 CW Team

BEML, a state-owned company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) to develop advanced technologies for the marine industry. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focuses on advancing research and development (R&D) for marine applications.

Under the agreement, BEML will provide technical support for designing and manufacturing equipment tailored for marine applications, while MDL will offer dedicated facilities for testing, development, and validation of these technologies. The joint initiative aims to foster innovation and align with India’s vision of becoming self-reliant in defence and maritime sectors, supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

BEML’s involvement in this partnership will allow the company to expand its expertise into the marine sector, leveraging the opportunity to reduce dependency on imported technologies for the country’s defence forces. As stated by BEML’s CMD, Shantanu Roy, this collaboration is essential in strengthening manufacturing capabilities within India’s maritime and defence industries.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is renowned for constructing warships, submarines for the Indian Navy, as well as commercial maritime platforms. BEML, under the Ministry of Defence, operates in construction and mining, rail and metro, and aerospace and defence sectors. This partnership marks a significant step in bolstering India’s self-reliance in advanced marine and defence technologies.

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