Garden Reach clinches deal to build two coastal research ships

According to GRSE, the CRVs will be equipped to conduct offshore geological mapping, mineral exploration (including dredging), and ocean environment monitoring. They will be outfitted with scientific laboratories for data processing and sample analysis, as well as Dynamic Positioning – 1 systems for station-keeping in Sea State 3 conditions. The ships will feature diesel-electric propulsion and operate within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone in depths ranging from five to 1,000 metres.

The company also recently signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) with German shipowner Carsten Rehder for a follow-on order of four multi-purpose cargo vessels.