Indian shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) have signed a master ship repair agreement (MSRA) with the US Government, represented by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka.
This is a non-financial agreement and there are only two shipyards in the country, including the company who have signed MSRA.
The agreement is expected to open-up voyage repairs of US Navy Ships at MDL.
About Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
Mumbai based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders was established in 1774, and is a prominent shipyard in India.
It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling.
Initially a small dry dock, MDL has evolved into a renowned shipbuilding company.
Noteworthy, the shipyard has constructed 801 vessels since 1960, including warships, submarines, cargo/passenger ships, and offshore platforms.
At present, the company’s order book stands over Rs 50,000 crore as of August 31, 2023.
Source: https://www.dsij.in/
