HSL inks pact with IPA for developing hydrogen tugs

Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Defence, has signed several MoUs with Indian and international firms to enhance collaboration in areas such as green technology, ship repair, design partnership, and shipbuilding.

At the just concluded India Maritime Week celebrations addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inked MoUs with the Indian Ports Association (IPA) for the development of hydrogen tugs under the Government of India’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) and with Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) for docking and repair of its vessels at HSL, along with strategic cooperation agreements with other leading partners from India, Korea, and the Middle East.

HSL also showcased its ongoing infrastructure augmentation and modernisation programme, aimed at enhancing capacity, productivity, and turnaround efficiency. The shipyard is gearing up to bid for commercial vessels such as Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) and Medium Range (MR) Tankers, as well as naval platforms including Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), through collaborations with globally reputed shipbuilders and technology partners. In alignment with its long-term growth strategy, HSL is also exploring the development of a greenfield shipyard in Andhra Pradesh to meet the increasing demand for both defence and commercial shipbuilding projects. actively participated as an exhibitor in the IMW held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31.

IMW 2025 served as a premier platform to showcase India’s growing maritime strength and progress toward the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, with active participation from major international shipbuilders, port authorities, technology providers, and maritime service organisations from around the world.

HSL extended its full support to the event and participated prominently by setting up a dedicated exhibition booth, highlighting its capabilities in shipbuilding, ship repair, submarine refit, and green propulsion initiatives. HSL stall was formally inaugurated by Cmde Girideep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, in the presence of the Director (Shipbuilding) and senior officials, marking the beginning of an eventful week of strategic industry engagement.

During the event, HSL’s top management took part in panel discussions and technical sessions focusing on advancing India’s shipbuilding and ship repair capabilities, promoting green and digital technologies, and strengthening self-reliance in both defence and commercial ship construction.

The event also witnessed high-level interactions between HSL and key industry stakeholders, including ship owners, ship management companies, foreign OEMs, and domestic technology firms, to explore collaboration in advanced vessel design, automation, and green propulsion technologies.

Through its prominent participation and strategic partnerships at IMW 2025, HSL reaffirmed its role as a leading shipyard and a vital contributor to India’s maritime growth story, aligning with the nation’s ‘Make in India’, ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 initiatives.