In a First, US Navy Ship Arrives in India for Repair Services
2 years, 4 months ago

In a First, US Navy Ship Arrives in India for Repair Services

News 18  

US Navy Ship Charles Drew arrived at L&T’s Shipyard at Kattupalli, Chennai on Sunday for undertaking repairs and allied services, adding a new dimension to the India-US strategic partnership, officials said. This is the first-ever repair of a US Navy ship in India, providing a huge boost to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’. “Indian shipyards offer wide ranging and cost-effective ship repair and maintenance services, using advanced maritime technology platforms,” it said. Ajay Kumar, terming the event as a red-letterday for the Indian shipbuilding industry and the India-US defence relationship, said: “We are indeed pleased to welcome the US Naval Ship Charles Drew to India, for making her voyage ready.

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As U.S. looks to make India hub for ship repairs, India eyes major opportunity
1 year, 5 months ago

As U.S. looks to make India hub for ship repairs, India eyes major opportunity

The Hindu  

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In a First, US Naval Ship Charles Drew Arrives in Indian Shipyard for Repair
2 years, 4 months ago

In a First, US Naval Ship Charles Drew Arrives in Indian Shipyard for Repair

News 18  

US naval ship Charles Drew docked at Larsen & Toubro’s shipyard at Kattupalli in Chennai on Sunday for undertaking repairs and allied services, in the first such voyage to India by an American vessel. Kumar described the visit by the US ship to undertake repairs as a ”red-letter day” for the Indian shipbuilding industry and the Indo-US defence relationship. ”We …

US Navy ship arrives at Tamil Nadu for repair for first time ever, major boost to 'Make in India' initiative
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US Navy ship arrives at Tamil Nadu for repair for first time ever, major boost to 'Make in India' initiative

India TV News  

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