HSL completes refit of research vessel Samudra Ratnakar five days ahead of schedule

New Delhi/Visakhapatnam: State-owned Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) has completed the refit of research vessel Samudra Ratnakar five days ahead of schedule, marking its 11th successful refit in just over seven months.

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The latest achievement highlights HSL's ship repair capabilities and its focus on reducing vessel turnaround time through engineering expertise, efficient planning and coordinated execution.

As part of the refit, HSL installed a multibeam echo sounder in 15 days, against 30 days taken for the previous system. The work also included the overhaul of 30 underwater valves and replacement of three others, restoration of scientific equipment and hydraulic systems, and installation of a new sewage treatment plant tank.

HSL has completed six vessel refits in the last two months, including those of INS Nistar, INS Jalashwa, INS BPT-II, SSL Sabarimalai, LGT Navya and Samudra Ratnakar.

The company attributed its performance to engineering expertise, meticulous planning, optimal resource utilisation and coordination among various departments.

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HSL said faster refit completion helps ship owners reduce time spent in dry docks, lower operational costs and redeploy vessels sooner. The shipyard is leveraging its skilled workforce, dry-docking facilities and strategic location on India's east coast to strengthen its position in the ship repair segment.

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