Lok Sabha Question No. 552 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-02-26
Subject: Modernisation and Security of Shipyards
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PRODUCTION

## LOK  SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.552

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 26 TH  FEBRUARY, 2016

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## MODERNISATION AND SECURITY OF SHIPYARDS

552. SHRI  SUNIL KUMAR MONDAL:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:

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- (a) whether  the  Government  has  any  plan  to  modernise  and  upgrade  the  shipyards  where various types of warships and sub-marines are produced;
- (b) if so, the details thereof, shipyard-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has reviewed the security aspects of our defence factories and shipyards; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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(a)

Yes, Madam.

- (b) A comprehensive assessment of the modernisation needs of the Defence Shipyards have been made based on the requirement of the ongoing and future Projects.    The  modernisation  programme  is  intended  not  only  to  upgrade  the existing infrastructure but also to expand their capacities in a significant manner and induct state of the art technology, so as to reduce build periods and increase productivity.    Accordingly  the  DPSU Shipyards i.e.  Mazagon  Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL)  and  Hindustan  Shipyard  Ltd  (HSL)  have  embarked  on  a  comprehensive modernisation programme.  Details are placed at Annexure.
- (c) Yes, Madam.
- (d) The Government regularly reviews the security of the defence factories and shipyards.  Periodic 'Industrial Security Inspection' of the DPSUs is carried by IB. Progress report on the observations of IB report are submitted every six months by the defence factories and shipyards to IB / MHA. The Department of Defence Production,  has  also  uploaded  a  'Security  Manual'  for  the  licensed  Defence Industry on its website.

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## ANNEXURE  REFERRED  IN  THE  REPLY  GIVEN  IN  PART  (b)  OF  LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 552 FOR ANSWER ON 26.2.2016

## MDL:

MDL has undertaken the 'Mazdock Modernisation Program' at a cost of Rs.966.88  Cr.  The  modernisation  included  creation  of  Module  Workshop,  300 Ton Goliath Crane, New Wet Basin and Cradle Assembly Shop.  MDL, with the completion  of  the  modernisation  program  is  aiming  for  a  paradigm  shift  in Warship  construction  i.e.  construction  from  unit  assembly  to  block  assembly enabling  'Integrated  Modular  Construction'.    This  would  substantially  reduce the construction/building periods. Post modernisation, the capacity of outfitting has increased from hitherto 3 warships 5 Warships and from 3 submarines to 6 submarines.  The submarine building capacity is being further enhanced by constructing additional submarine related infrastructure. GRSE: The modernisation Plan which was focused on enabling modular construction has been completed at a financial outlay of Rs.606 Cr.  GRSE is now capable of constructing concurrently  multiple large  modern  ships.  GRSE modernisation plan included creation of the following facilities:(a) Modern hull  shop,  upgradation  of  TRIBON  ship  design  software, augmenting capacity of inclined berth, shipbuilding shop etc. (b) Dry  Dock  of  10,000  Ton  capacity,  inclined  berth  of  4500  Ton capacity, Pier Quay and associated works & systems. (c) Goliath Crane of 250 Ton capacity. (d) Module Hall, Paint Cell & Equipment. GSL: GSL has undertaken a planned modernisation programme and is in the process of creating infrastructure for indigenous construction of MCMVs (Mine Counter Measure Vessels) for Indian Navy.  Infrastructure modernisation plan is being  implemented  in  four  phases  of  which  Phase  1&2  has  been  completed  in March  2011.    Work  for  balance  phases  are  in  progress.    On  completion  of fibre  reinforced  plastic  (GRP)  hull  Mine  Counter  Measure  Vessels  (MCMVs) indigenously with the help of foreign technology provider.  In addition, this will also substantially enhance the rate of production and shipbuilding capacity of the modernisation plan, GSL will have the capacity to build high technology glassyard.

Post modernisation:-

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- (f) efficient modular construction methodology.

GSL  will  overcome  the  constraints  in  terms  of  launch  weight restriction  by  installation  of  6000  Ton  shiplift  &  transfer  system with associated civil structures (i.e. improvement from the existing 1500 Ton to 6000 Ton capacity). There  will  be  addition  of  construction  berths  for  Offshore  Patrol Vessels (from 1 to 3 for OPV size ships). Augmentation of Jetty Berthing Space (from 4 wet berths to 10 wet berths). Augmented  material  handling  &  crane  capacity  (addition  of  new workshop cranes from 5 Ton to 80 Ton capacity). New Level Luffing outdoor cranes upto 60 Ton Lifting capacity, two new block transporters of 100 Ton capacity. Increased repair capability with two berths for repairs of ships upto 6000  Ton  and  rationalisation  of  layout  and  material  flow  for

## HSL:

Currently the Repair and Refurbishment of Machinery & Infrastructure (RRMI) to modernise and upgrade the shipyard is under progress.  The RRMI activities  are  being  carried  out  progressively  to  meet  the  requirement  for construction of future platforms.

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