State-owned defence shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) has secured a ₹1,032 crore contract, from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for the construction of four Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs).

GRSE, which is a  Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, received the the Notification of Award (NOA) on 30 July 2026 from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) for the construction of the Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). This also represents a strategic diversification for the Shipyard which has historically focused on building warships for the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

It marks a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the commercial and offshore shipbuilding sector. The project is expected to contribute substantially to India's offshore energy infrastructure while further strengthening the nation's indigenous shipbuilding capabilities.

The vessels will be designed and built-in accordance with the Rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and will incorporate advanced technologies to support offshore exploration and production activities. With an overall length of approximately 80 metres, beam of 20 metres, deadweight capacity of 3,000 tonnes, endurance of 45+3 days and a clear deck area of about 650 square metres, the vessels will be capable of undertaking a wide range of offshore logistics and support missions.

What distinguishes these vessels is the incorporation of an advanced hybrid propulsion architecture, featuring electrically driven azimuth thrusters and a Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System. According to GSRE, the battery system will support peak load management, spinning reserve, dynamic positioning operations and emergency response functions, which would enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

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