Kolkata/Hamburg (03 September, 2026): Expanding its technological frontier and global competitiveness on the international stage, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global maritime organisation DNV (Det Norske Veritas), on September 2, 2026 during the SMM Hamburg Maritime Trade Fair in Germany.

The MoU brings together GRSE’s established expertise in warship design, shipbuilding and marine engineering with DNV’s global capabilities in classification, certification, technical assurance, digitalisation, sustainability and maritime advisory services.

The collaboration shall focus on key areas including: Advanced warships and specialised vessels; Green shipping and sustainable technologies;  Digital shipbuilding, AI and Industry 4.0 and Skill development, training and knowledge exchange.

The partnership is expected to further strengthen GRSE’s capabilities in digitalisation, green technologies and advanced shipbuilding practices, while contributing to India’s ability to undertake technologically sophisticated defence and commercial shipbuilding projects. “A partnership focused on innovation, sustainability and global excellence — contributing to a stronger and more self-reliant Indian maritime and defence ecosystem.”