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GMIS- SHIPBUILDING: BUILD IN INDIA, BUILD FOR THE WORLD
Revitalizing india's maritime manufacturing

Crafting the Future: Opportunities in Shipbuilding, Repair, and Green Recycling India’s maritime manufacturing sector is poised for a resurgence, driven by innovation, sustainability, and global demand. This session will spotlight opportunities in shipbuilding, vessel repair, and eco-friendly recycling, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies, skilled workforce, and supportive policy frameworks. Discussions will focus on enhancing domestic capabilities, attracting investments, and promoting circular economy principles. By strengthening its maritime industrial base, India can reduce import dependency, boost exports, and emerge as a global leader in marine manufacturing and green ship recycling.

29th October 2025
09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Hall No. 4, Bombay Exhibition Center, Goregaon, Mumbai
Start TimeEnd TimeDurationActivity and Description
9:30 AM10:00 AM30 mins

Audience Arrive and settle down in seats

10:00 AM10:35 AM35 mins

Opening Segment

10:00 AM10:05 AM5 mins

Welcome of Hon'ble Ministers and Dignitaries and Lighting of the Lamp (Samai)

10:05 AM10:13 AM8 mins

Opening Address - Shri. Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW)

10:13 AM10:20 AM7 mins

Special Remarks - Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas

10:23 AM10:30 AM10 mins

Keynote Address - Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

10:30 AM10:35 AM5 mins

Photograph Session; Changeover to Theme 1

10:35 AM11:45 AM70 mins

Theme 1: Indian Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem

10:35 AM10:45 AM10 mins

Context Setting Presentation - Shri. R. Lakshmanan, IAS, Joint Secretary (Ports), MoPSW; and Shri. Venkatesapathy S, IAS, Joint Secretary (Shipping), MoPSW

10:45 AM10:50 AM5 mins

Changeover to Panel Discussion

10:50 AM11:30 AM40 mins

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Mr. Sameer Bhatnagar, Partner and Global Head of Ports, KPMG

Panelists:

- Shri. Madhu S Nair, CMD, Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

- Capt. Jagmohan, CMD, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.

- Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi, CMD, Shipping Corporation of India

- Mr. Vivek Merchant, Director, SWAN Defense & Heavy Industries Limited

- Capt. Rado Antalovic, CEO, Dubai Drydocks

- Mr. Pim Schuurman, Director Asia Pacific, Damen Shipyards

11:30 AM11:35 AM5 mins

Open Discussion and Q&A Session

11:35 AM11:40 AM5 mins

Felicitation of Panelists

11:40 AM11:45 AM5 mins

Changeover to Theme 2

11:45 AM12:35 PM50 mins

Theme 2: Ancillaries for Shipbuilding

11:45 AM12:20 PM35 mins

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Shri. Biju George, Director (Shipbuilding), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.

Panelists:

- Ms. Annette Holte, Country Manager (India), Kongsberg Maritime

- Mr. Mahesh Krishnappa, Senior Vice President, ABB Private Limited

- Mr. Vinay Uchil, Director, Marine Electrical Pvt. Ltd. (India)

- Mr. Aditya Patil, Director Operations, Ghatge Patil Industries Ltd.

- Mr. Amit Khare, General Manager, Alfa Laval

- Mr. Jaco Kleijwegt, Area Sales Manager India and Bangladesh, Royal IHC

12:20 PM12:25 PM5 mins

Open Discussion and Q&A Session

12:25 PM12:30 PM5 mins

Felicitation of Panelists

12:30 PM12:35 PM5 mins

Changeover to Theme 3

12:35 PM1:25 PM50 mins

Theme 3: Ship Recycling - Enabler to Circular Economy & Sustainable Maritime

12:40 PM1:10 PM35 mins

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Mr. Nipun Aggarwal, Practice Lead, Aerospace, Defence, Shipbuilding and Space, KPMG

Panelists:

- Shri. Ajithkumar Sukumaran, Chief Surveyor cum Additional Director General (Engg), DG Shipping

- Ms. Anaelle Boudry, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate & Environment, European Community Shipowners' Associations

- Mr. Hemang Oza, Executive VP, Business Head - Flat Products, JSW Steel

- Capt. Prashant Widge, Head ESG & Public Affairs, South Asia, AP Moller-Maersk

- Mr. Shobhit Kapoor, Senior Surveyor, Lloyd's Register

- Mr. Naeem Masani, Managing Director, YSI Recyclers LLP, Alang

- Mr. Dhruv Kotak, Managing Director, JM Baxi Group

1:10 PM1:15 PM5 mins

Open Discussion and Q&A Session

1:15 PM1:20 PM5 mins

Felicitation of Panelists

1:20 PM1:25 PM5 mins

Changeover to State Maritime Board (SMB) Sessions

1:25 PM1:50 PM25 mins

Session with State Maritime Boards

1:25 PM1:30 PM5 mins

Shipbuilding and Repair - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Odisha - Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport, Government of Odisha

1:30 PM1:35 PM5 mins

Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Maharashtra - Shri. Pradeep P, IAS, CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board

1:35 PM1:40 PM5 mins

Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh - Shri. Praveen Adithya, IAS, CEO, Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board

1:40 PM1:45 PM5 mins

Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Presentation on Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Tamilnadu - Dr. Darez Ahmed, IAS, CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu

1:45 PM1:50 PM5 mins

Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Gujarat - Shri. Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS, CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board

1:50 PM1:55 PM5 mins

Closing Remarks - Shri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, IAS, Special Secretary, MoPSW

SPOC Details:

Name: Ankush Saxena
Email: ankushsaxena@kpmg.com
Contact- +91-9899705057

Speakers

Photo of Capt. Prsashant Widge

Capt. Prsashant Widge

Head ESG& Public Affairs, South Asia, AP Moller-Maersk

Photo of Hemang Oza

Hemang Oza

Executive VP, Business Head - Flat Products, JSW Steel Manufacturers

Photo of Naeem Masani

Naeem Masani

Managing Director, YSI Recyclers, Alang Yard

Photo of Anaëlle Boudry

Anaëlle Boudry

Senior Policy Advisor for Climate & Environment, European Community Shipowners' Associations

Photo of Shobhit Kapoor

Shobhit Kapoor

Senior Surveyor, Lloyd's Register

Photo of Ajithkumar Sukumaran

Ajithkumar Sukumaran

Chief Surveyor cum Additional Director General (Engg), DG Shipping

Photo of Pradeep P

Pradeep P

CEO, MMB

Photo of Praveen Adithya

Praveen Adithya

CEO, APMB

Photo of Dr Darez Ahmed

Dr Darez Ahmed

IAS, CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu

Photo of Shri. Madhu S Nair

Shri. Madhu S Nair

Chairman & Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

Photo of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal

Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, India

Photo of Rajkumar Beniwal

Rajkumar Beniwal

IAS, CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board

Photo of Mahesh Krishnappa

Mahesh Krishnappa

Senior Vice President, ABB Private Limited

Photo of Vinay Uchil

Vinay Uchil

Director, Marine Electrical

Photo of Amit Khare

Amit Khare

GM Marketing & Sales, Alfa Laval

Photo of Biju George

Biju George

Director Shipbuilding, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Photo of Shri Venkatesapathy S.

Shri Venkatesapathy S.

IAS, Joint Secretary (Shipping), MoPSW

Photo of Usha Padhee

Usha Padhee

IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of Odisha

Photo of Shri Aditya Patil

Shri Aditya Patil

Director Operations, Ghatge Patil Industries Ltd

Photo of Annette Holte

Annette Holte

Country Manager, India, Kongsberg Maritime

Photo of Capt. Jagmohan

Capt. Jagmohan

hairman & Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Photo of Capt. Rado Antolovic

Capt. Rado Antolovic

CEO Dubai Drydocks

Photo of Mr. Vivek Merchant

Mr. Vivek Merchant

Director, SWAN Defense & Heavy Industries Limited

Photo of Pim Schuurman

Pim Schuurman

Director-Asia Pacific, Damen Shipyard

Photo of Jaco Kleijwegt

Jaco Kleijwegt

Area Sales Manager India and Bangladesh, Royal IHC

Photo of Shri. Vijay Kumar

Shri. Vijay Kumar

IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Photo of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

Hon'ble Minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas

Photo of Shri R Lakshmanan

Shri R Lakshmanan

Joint Secretary (Ports), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Photo of Mr. Sameer Bhatnagar

Mr. Sameer Bhatnagar

Partner and Global Head of Ports, KPMG

Photo of Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi

Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi

CMD, Shipping Corporation of India

Photo of Mr. Nipun Aggarwal

Mr. Nipun Aggarwal

Practice Lead, Aerospace, Defence, Shipbuilding and Space, KPMG

Photo of Mr. Dhruv Kotak

Mr. Dhruv Kotak

Managing Director, JM Baxi Group

Photo of Shri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha

Shri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha

IAS, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways