Cochin Shipyard (CSL) launched five vessels at one go from its Building Dock at Kochi, Kerala.
CSL had launched five vessels at one go in November 2020 as well. The company achieved this rare feat amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown restrictions.
The three FBOPs, with a length of 46 mtr are part of a series of nine vessels being built for the Water Wing of the Border Security Force. The vessels will act as a floating base for the flotilla of fast patrol boats and supply petrol, fresh water and provisions to the smaller boats. They are to be deployed on India’s eastern and western borders.
The Mini General Cargo Ships are part of a series of four similar ships being built for the JSW Group. These ships will be used for transportation of dry bulk cargo such as coal, iron ore, dolomite and limestone. These ships are expected to ply on the coastal route between Jaigarh Port and Dolvi Steel Plant in river Amba near Dharamtar Port.