GMIS- SHIPBUILDING: BUILD IN INDIA, BUILD FOR THE WORLDRevitalizing 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.
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| Start Time | End Time | Duration | Activity and Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 30 mins | Audience Arrive and settle down in seats |
| 10:00 AM | 10:35 AM | 35 mins | Opening Segment |
| 10:00 AM | 10:05 AM | 5 mins | Welcome of Hon'ble Ministers and Dignitaries and Lighting of the Lamp (Samai) |
| 10:05 AM | 10:13 AM | 8 mins | Opening Address - Shri. Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) |
| 10:13 AM | 10:20 AM | 7 mins | Special Remarks - Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas |
| 10:23 AM | 10:30 AM | 10 mins | Keynote Address - Shri. Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways |
| 10:30 AM | 10:35 AM | 5 mins | Photograph Session; Changeover to Theme 1 |
| 10:35 AM | 11:45 AM | 70 mins | Theme 1: Indian Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem |
| 10:35 AM | 10:45 AM | 10 mins | Context Setting Presentation - Shri. R. Lakshmanan, IAS, Joint Secretary (Ports), MoPSW; and Shri. Venkatesapathy S, IAS, Joint Secretary (Shipping), MoPSW |
| 10:45 AM | 10:50 AM | 5 mins | Changeover to Panel Discussion |
| 10:50 AM | 11:30 AM | 40 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 AM | 11:35 AM | 5 mins | Open Discussion and Q&A Session |
| 11:35 AM | 11:40 AM | 5 mins | Felicitation of Panelists |
| 11:40 AM | 11:45 AM | 5 mins | Changeover to Theme 2 |
| 11:45 AM | 12:35 PM | 50 mins | Theme 2: Ancillaries for Shipbuilding |
| 11:45 AM | 12:20 PM | 35 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 PM | 12:25 PM | 5 mins | Open Discussion and Q&A Session |
| 12:25 PM | 12:30 PM | 5 mins | Felicitation of Panelists |
| 12:30 PM | 12:35 PM | 5 mins | Changeover to Theme 3 |
| 12:35 PM | 1:25 PM | 50 mins | Theme 3: Ship Recycling - Enabler to Circular Economy & Sustainable Maritime |
| 12:40 PM | 1:10 PM | 35 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 PM | 1:15 PM | 5 mins | Open Discussion and Q&A Session |
| 1:15 PM | 1:20 PM | 5 mins | Felicitation of Panelists |
| 1:20 PM | 1:25 PM | 5 mins | Changeover to State Maritime Board (SMB) Sessions |
| 1:25 PM | 1:50 PM | 25 mins | Session with State Maritime Boards |
| 1:25 PM | 1:30 PM | 5 mins | Shipbuilding and Repair - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Odisha - Smt. Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport, Government of Odisha |
| 1:30 PM | 1:35 PM | 5 mins | Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Maharashtra - Shri. Pradeep P, IAS, CEO, Maharashtra Maritime Board |
| 1:35 PM | 1:40 PM | 5 mins | Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh - Shri. Praveen Adithya, IAS, CEO, Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board |
| 1:40 PM | 1:45 PM | 5 mins | Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Presentation on Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Tamilnadu - Dr. Darez Ahmed, IAS, CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu |
| 1:45 PM | 1:50 PM | 5 mins | Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem - Opportunities and Support Ecosystem in Gujarat - Shri. Rajkumar Beniwal, IAS, CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board |
| 1:50 PM | 1:55 PM | 5 mins | Closing Remarks - Shri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, IAS, Special Secretary, MoPSW |
SPOC Details:
Speakers

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

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

Naeem Masani
Managing Director, YSI Recyclers, Alang Yard

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

Shobhit Kapoor
Senior Surveyor, Lloyd's Register

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

Pradeep P
CEO, MMB

Praveen Adithya
CEO, APMB

Dr Darez Ahmed
IAS, CEO, Guidance Tamil Nadu

Shri. Madhu S Nair
Chairman & Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

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

Rajkumar Beniwal
IAS, CEO, Gujarat Maritime Board

Mahesh Krishnappa
Senior Vice President, ABB Private Limited
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Vinay Uchil
Director, Marine Electrical

Amit Khare
GM Marketing & Sales, Alfa Laval

Biju George
Director Shipbuilding, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Shri Venkatesapathy S.
IAS, Joint Secretary (Shipping), MoPSW

Usha Padhee
IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of Odisha

Shri Aditya Patil
Director Operations, Ghatge Patil Industries Ltd

Annette Holte
Country Manager, India, Kongsberg Maritime

Capt. Jagmohan
hairman & Managing Director, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Capt. Rado Antolovic
CEO Dubai Drydocks

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

Pim Schuurman
Director-Asia Pacific, Damen Shipyard

Jaco Kleijwegt
Area Sales Manager India and Bangladesh, Royal IHC

Shri. Vijay Kumar
IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Shri Hardeep Singh Puri
Hon'ble Minister, Petroleum and Natural Gas

Shri R Lakshmanan
Joint Secretary (Ports), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

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

Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi
CMD, Shipping Corporation of India

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

Mr. Dhruv Kotak
Managing Director, JM Baxi Group

Shri. Rajesh Kumar Sinha
IAS, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways


