Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
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Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) is one of India
's leading shipyard
s, located in Kolkata
, West Bengal
. It builds and repairs commercial and naval
s vessels.
Founded in 1884 as a small privately-owned company on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, it was renamed as Garden Reach Workshop in 1916. The company was nationalized by the Government of India
in 1960. It was awarded the Miniratna status, with accompanying financial and operational autonomy in September 2006.
.
It has a large Computer Aided Design (CAD) center for ship modeling and design. There are four workshops for plate preparation and steel fabrication.
GRSE has a dry dock
for ships up to . It has a building berth and two slipways for hull
construction. It has a covered all-weather non-tidal wet basin for fitting-out
medium and small ships and another fitting-out complex for ships with three berth
s alongside. In addition, it has two river jetties
for berthing smaller vessels up to 60 metres (196.9 ft) in length. GRSE has engine repair and overhaul facilities in Ranchi.
On 1 July 2006, GRSE acquired the loss-making Rajabagan Dockyard (RBD) of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation (CIWTC). RBD's facilities with its 600 metres (1,968.5 ft) waterfront helped alleviate some of GRSE’s space constraints and increase its production capacity.
As of 2011, the shipyard is undergoing a upgrade program, expected to be completed by March 2012.
and hydrographic
research vessel
s, marine acoustic
research ships, non-propelled dredgers, grab hopper dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, tugboats, and bulk carrier
s.
and the Coast Guard
. Vessels built at GRSE include guided-missile frigates, corvette
s, fleet tankers, fast patrol vessels
, amphibious warfare
vessels and hovercraft
.
GRSE built the Brahmaputra class frigate
s. It also built two of the Khukri class
and all the Kora class corvette
s. It has been awarded a contract to build four Kamorta class corvettes.
It built all the Seaward class
, Bangaram class
and Trinkat class patrol vessel
s, as well as the Car Nicobar class fast attack craft
.
Among the amphibious warfare
vessels it has built are the Magar class and Shardul class landing ships. In September 2011, it was awarded a contract for building eight landing craft utility
vessels.
It also built the Aditya class tanker
s.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
's leading shipyard
Shipyard
Shipyards and dockyards are places which repair and build ships. These can be yachts, military vessels, cruise liners or other cargo or passenger ships. Dockyards are sometimes more associated with maintenance and basing activities than shipyards, which are sometimes associated more with initial...
s, located in Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
. It builds and repairs commercial and naval
Warship
A warship is a ship that is built and primarily intended for combat. Warships are usually built in a completely different way from merchant ships. As well as being armed, warships are designed to withstand damage and are usually faster and more maneuvrable than merchant ships...
s vessels.
Founded in 1884 as a small privately-owned company on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, it was renamed as Garden Reach Workshop in 1916. The company was nationalized by the Government of India
Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
in 1960. It was awarded the Miniratna status, with accompanying financial and operational autonomy in September 2006.
Facilities
GRSE has ship building facilities in Kolkata and RanchiRanchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
.
It has a large Computer Aided Design (CAD) center for ship modeling and design. There are four workshops for plate preparation and steel fabrication.
GRSE has a dry dock
Dry dock
A drydock is a narrow basin or vessel that can be flooded to allow a load to be floated in, then drained to allow that load to come to rest on a dry platform...
for ships up to . It has a building berth and two slipways for hull
Hull (watercraft)
A hull is the watertight body of a ship or boat. Above the hull is the superstructure and/or deckhouse, where present. The line where the hull meets the water surface is called the waterline.The structure of the hull varies depending on the vessel type...
construction. It has a covered all-weather non-tidal wet basin for fitting-out
Fitting-out
Fitting-out, or "outfitting”, is the process in modern shipbuilding that follows the float-out of a vessel and precedes sea trials. It is the period when all the remaining construction of the ship is completed and readied for delivery to her owners...
medium and small ships and another fitting-out complex for ships with three berth
Berth (moorings)
A berth is a location in a port or harbour used specifically for mooring vessels while not at sea.-Locations in a port:Berth is the term used in ports and harbors to define a specific location where a vessel may be berthed, usually for the purposes of loading and unloading.Most berths will be...
s alongside. In addition, it has two river jetties
Jetty
A jetty is any of a variety of structures used in river, dock, and maritime works that are generally carried out in pairs from river banks, or in continuation of river channels at their outlets into deep water; or out into docks, and outside their entrances; or for forming basins along the...
for berthing smaller vessels up to 60 metres (196.9 ft) in length. GRSE has engine repair and overhaul facilities in Ranchi.
On 1 July 2006, GRSE acquired the loss-making Rajabagan Dockyard (RBD) of Central Inland Water Transport Corporation (CIWTC). RBD's facilities with its 600 metres (1,968.5 ft) waterfront helped alleviate some of GRSE’s space constraints and increase its production capacity.
As of 2011, the shipyard is undergoing a upgrade program, expected to be completed by March 2012.
Commercial vessels
Among commercial and scientific ships, GRSE builds oceanographicOceanography
Oceanography , also called oceanology or marine science, is the branch of Earth science that studies the ocean...
and hydrographic
Hydrographic survey
Hydrographic survey is the science of measurement and description of features which affect maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, offshore oil exploration/drilling and related disciplines. Strong emphasis is placed on soundings, shorelines, tides, currents, sea floor and submerged...
research vessel
Research vessel
A research vessel is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea. Research vessels carry out a number of roles. Some of these roles can be combined into a single vessel, others require a dedicated vessel...
s, marine acoustic
Acoustical oceanography
Acoustical oceanography is the use of underwater sound to study the sea, its boundaries and its contents.-History:The earliest and most widespread use of sound and sonar technology to study the properties of the sea is the use of an echo sounder to measure water depth...
research ships, non-propelled dredgers, grab hopper dredgers, trailing suction hopper dredgers, tugboats, and bulk carrier
Bulk carrier
A bulk carrier, bulk freighter, or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement in its cargo holds. Since the first specialized bulk carrier was built in 1852, economic forces have fueled the development of these ships,...
s.
Naval vessels
GRSE has designed and built a number of warships and patrol vessels for the Indian NavyIndian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
and the Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard is a branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Its mission is the protection of India's maritime interests and maritime law enforcement with jurisdiction over both territorial and international waters....
. Vessels built at GRSE include guided-missile frigates, corvette
Corvette
A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft , although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role...
s, fleet tankers, fast patrol vessels
Fast Attack Craft
Fast Attack Craft are small, fast, agile and offensive warships, that are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes. These are usually operated in close proximity to land as they lack both the sea-keeping and all-round defensive capabilities to survive in blue water. The size of the vessel...
, amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare is the use of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous eras it stood as the primary method of delivering troops to non-contiguous enemy-held terrain...
vessels and hovercraft
Hovercraft
A hovercraft is a craft capable of traveling over surfaces while supported by a cushion of slow moving, high-pressure air which is ejected against the surface below and contained within a "skirt." Although supported by air, a hovercraft is not considered an aircraft.Hovercraft are used throughout...
.
GRSE built the Brahmaputra class frigate
Brahmaputra class frigate
The Brahmaputra class frigates are guided-missile frigates of the Indian Navy, designed and built in India. They are an enhancement of the Godavari class, with a displacement of 3850 tons and a length of 126 metres...
s. It also built two of the Khukri class
Khukri class corvette
The Khukri class corvettes were intended to replace the ageing Petya II Class corvettes of the Indian Navy.The first two were ordered in December 1984 and the remaining in 1985. The diesel engines are assembled in India, under license by Kirloskar Group. Around 65% of the ship contains indigenous...
and all the Kora class corvette
Kora class corvette
Kora Class corvettes are 1350-ton guided-missile corvettes, in active service with the Indian Navy. Four vessels were built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and outfitted at Mazagon Dock Limited ....
s. It has been awarded a contract to build four Kamorta class corvettes.
It built all the Seaward class
Seaward class defense boats
The Seaward Defence Boats are large patrol craft designed by Mazagon Dock Limited and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the Indian Navy....
, Bangaram class
Bangaram class patrol vessel
The Bangaram class patrol vessels of the Indian Navy are designed for interdiction against fast moving surface vessels and for search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone. They are named after Bangaram in Lakshadweep....
and Trinkat class patrol vessel
Trinkat class patrol vessel
The Indian Navy commissioned the design and construction of the Trinkat class patrol vessels for fisheries protection, anti-poaching, counter-insurgency and search-and-rescue operations in coastal areas and in the exclusive economic zone....
s, as well as the Car Nicobar class fast attack craft
Car Nicobar class fast attack craft
The Car Nicobar class of high-speed offshore patrol vessels are built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers for the Indian Navy. The vessels are designed as a cost-effective platform for patrol, anti-piracy and rescue operations in India's Exclusive Economic Zone.The class and its vessels are...
.
Among the amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare is the use of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous eras it stood as the primary method of delivering troops to non-contiguous enemy-held terrain...
vessels it has built are the Magar class and Shardul class landing ships. In September 2011, it was awarded a contract for building eight landing craft utility
Landing Craft Utility
The Landing Craft Utility is a type of boat used by amphibious forces to transport equipment and troops to the shore. They are capable of transporting tracked or wheeled vehicles and troops from amphibious assault ships to beachheads or piers....
vessels.
It also built the Aditya class tanker
Aditya class tanker
Aditya class is a class of replenishment and repair ships currently in service with the Indian Navy. The class is a modified and lengthened version of the original Deepak class. INS Aditya is the only ship in this class.- Ships of the class :...
s.