Swan Defence and Heavy Industries

21/05/2026

From geopolitical disruptions to the global transition toward green shipping, the maritime industry is undergoing a structural shift — and India is steadily emerging as a credible global alternative. 🇮🇳⚓

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, our Director, Vivek Merchant, shares how evolving geopolitical dynamics, fragmented supply chains, and the global search for diversified shipbuilding ecosystems are creating a historic opportunity for India’s maritime sector.

As demand rises for next-generation vessels and reliable ship repair capabilities, India is gaining recognition for engineering capabilities, policy support, and growing industrial ecosystem.

With projects spanning chemical tankers, ammonia dual-fuel vessels, defence collaborations, and an expanding repair portfolio, SDHI is building for the next era of global shipbuilding.

Read more on moneycontrol.com: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-to-benefit-as-global-shipbuilding-enters-china-plus-one-phase-swan-defence-s-vivek-merchant-13925333.html

Shipowners and governments are looking to diversify supply chains and cut dependence on a handful of countries, creating an opportunity for India to emerge as an alternative for shipbuilding and repair

20/05/2026

A defining moment for Indian shipbuilding. 🇮🇳⚓

We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with DNV - the world’s leading classification society.

This marks DNV’s first-ever collaboration with an Indian shipyard.

This synergy brings world-class technical expertise to the Indian shipbuilding sector, enhancing sustainability, safety, and performance standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Together, we aim to advance shipbuilding excellence, indigenous capabilities, and next-generation technologies to help shape India’s maritime future.

Swipe to explore the key takeaways from this collaboration. 👉

15/05/2026

A milestone we're incredibly proud of. 🚢

For the first time in SDHI's recent history, five vessels are docked at our yard for repairs at the same time, a milestone made possible by months of hard work, precision engineering, and a strong commitment to our customers.

To the technicians, engineers, supervisors, and all the support staff who made this possible, this achievement belongs to you.

And this is only the beginning.

Follow our page for more exciting updates!

11/05/2026

Shaping the next phase of heavy engineering in India.

We are pleased to announce the commencement of steel cutting for assembly and er****on work for the five barge unloaders, marking a key addition to our Heavy Fabrication segment.

We thank L&T Mines and Minerals, Kolkata, for their trust and partnership.

The project includes end-to-end ex*****on at our shipyard, from fabrication and integration to testing and load-out onto SPMTs for dispatch, each with a capacity of 2,500 TPH.

This milestone underscores our capability to deliver complex, large-scale engineering solutions with precision.

01/05/2026

On this International Labour Day, we salute the spirit, strength and skill of our workforce.

30/04/2026

Building a force to power the future of shipbuilding 🚢

We recently conducted a focused training programme designed to give ITI students a hands-on exposure on shipbuilding and its evolving industry requirements.

In collaboration with Indian Maritime University, under the aegis of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the industry initiative focused on upskilling local youth and strengthening the maritime talent pipeline.

With participation from 300 students and the presence of IMU faculty, the programme created a valuable exchange between industry and academia thereby bringing real-world context to classroom learning.

believes that academia-industry collaboration is a vital lever in shaping a more skilled, confident, and future-ready maritime workforce. We remain committed to build synergies that will collectively achieve India’s maritime ambitions.

Be a part of shaping India’s maritime future. Write to us: [email protected]

Ashish Lal; Drashti pandya; Vijaykumar Nagar; VIVEK VERMA; Amit Rangnekar

ITI Mahuva

28/04/2026

6 Million Safe Man-Hours. Zero Lost Time Incidents - till date.

This is more than a number. It is the outcome of a culture where safety is embedded into every decision, every process across our operations.

This achievement reflects a sustained focus on building a workplace where safety is not just a protocol, but a shared responsibility embedded across every operational level.

On the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, the commitment remains clear, ensuring that everyone returns home safe, every single day.

27/04/2026

Ambition to Action: Leading India's Maritime Transformation

From a period of stagnation to becoming a recognised driver of national economic growth, India’s shipbuilding industry is navigating a monumental shift. 🚢

In a recent interview with SeaNews, our CEO Rear Admiral VK Saxena, IN (Retd) talks about the industry’s trajectory between 2020 and 2025, and how strategic policy and private sector agility are converging to place India among the top five global shipbuilding nations by 2047.

India is moving decisively away from fragmented, small-yard capacity toward Integrated Mega-Maritime Clusters and at hashtag , we are proud to be at the centre of this transformation. We aren't just building ships. We're building the ecosystem, supply chain, and talent base that will together define India's maritime future.

21/04/2026

Awareness is the foundation of prevention. This Fire Service Week, we took our safety commitment beyond operations - engaging with communities through practical demonstrations and real-world safety exercises, reaching over 700 students through hands-on learning.

Together, building awareness.

13/04/2026

As India’s shipbuilding sector transitions from intent to ex*****on, the question isn't just if we can build, but how fast we can scale.



The maiden edition of Samarthya 2026, hosted by the of Naval Architects and General of Shipping, provided the answer: Collaboration.

The conclave served as a powerful catalyst, bringing together shipyards, owners, designers, and academia to solve for:



Indigenization – Moving from global reliance to local excellence.

Manufacturing Readiness – Bridging the gap between design and delivery.

Technology Adoption – Future-proofing our maritime ecosystem.



At SDHI, we believe capability is never built in isolation. It is forged through shared purpose and dialogue. We are proud to support this platform as it aligns with the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal 2047.

A huge thank you to the Institution of Naval Architects (India) and Director General of Shipping for convening the ecosystem. Together, we are building the of a .

09/04/2026

In an interaction with ET NOW, our Director, Vivek Merchant speaks about ’s recent milestone - securing India’s first ammonia-fueled bulk carrier order from Energy One Limited.

He also discusses the company’s robust order book, forward trajectory, and the key demand drivers shaping the future of India’s shipbuilding industry.

Click here to watch the interview: https://lnkd.in/dqdhK4vm