GSL & MIPL to develop communication & navigation solutions for armed forces indigenously

New Delhi: Defence PSU Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has announced its partnership with Maritronics India Private Limited (MIPL) for development of state-of-the-art technologies for the Indian armed forces maritime sector, specifically in the field of maritime communication and navigation technology.

"Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has joined forces with Maritronics India Private Limited (MIPL) to bolster indigenous research and development efforts in the maritime sector, specifically in the field of maritime communication and navigation technology. This collaboration has led to the successful indigenization of COTS X Band Radar, S Band Radar, and Fibre Optic Gyro, all of which are listed in the 4th Positive Indigenisation List (4th PIL) announced by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence in May 2023," the shipyard said in an official statement on October 4.

The partnership aligns with the Government of India's 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) initiative.

In a logical progression, GSL and MIPL proudly unveiled the EDGE brand at INMEX SMM India, the premier maritime exhibition and conference in South Asia. The product launch ceremony was graced by IG HK Sharma, DDG(Tech), Western Seaboard, Indian Coast Guard, with the presence of Shri. Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay, Chairman & Managing Director of Goa Shipyard Limited, and DIG Sudhir Sahni, CSO(Tech), Indian Coast Guard.

During the INMEX SMM India event, GSL and MIPL showcased a diverse range of indigenously designed and developed EDGE products, including RADAR , FOG and ECDIS. Notably, EDGE RADAR incorporates solid-state and magnetron-based scanners and can be monitored wirelessly from locations beyond the bridge, enhancing navigation and safety. EDGE FOG, on the other hand, is a highly accurate, compact, and maintenance-free Marine Fiber Optic Gyrocompass (FOG). Meanwhile, EDGE ECDIS represents a user-friendly, future-proof navigational system with support for multiple regional and national languages.

GSL's CMD Brajesh Kumar Upadhyay expressed, "Continuing with the vision of 'Make In India' and the development of state-of-the-art technologies, GSL has forged a partnership with MIPL to provide indigenous solutions in the field of Navigation and Communication Equipment. This collaborative effort is expected to significantly boost the country's capabilities in this specialized segment, reducing dependence on foreign players. It also has the potential to bolster our export capabilities in this product category, aligning with the Government's 'Make in India and Make for the World' objective."

While MIPL's Director Venkatesan N added, "In the coming year, our primary focus will be on enhancing exports from India through our EDGE brand. We aim to achieve this through our collaboration with GSL and the establishment of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai. We take immense pride in our seamless integration of nearly all marine navigation analog radar scanners. Additionally, our Fiber optic gyro and ECDIS have received type approval from the Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), underscoring our commitment to excellence in the maritime navigation industry."

"The partnership between GSL and Maritronics India is poised to be a transformative force in the maritime industry, fostering innovation, self-reliance, and indigenous growth in the Indian maritime sector," it further added.

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