Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced a ₹1,100-crore expansion at its Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai, enhancing shipbuilding and repair capabilities. The initiative includes new fabrication shops, support infrastructure, and a skill development center, reinforcing L&T’s commitment to Tamil Nadu’s industrial growth and contributing significantly to India’s maritime sector.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) plans to invest ₹1,000 crore to expand its shipbuilding complex in Katupalli, Tamil Nadu. The project aims to enhance production capacity, with a target of producing 50,000 tons and constructing 25 new ships annually. Development is set to begin in October, with completion expected in three years.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Ulstein Group ASA to collaborate on ship design and manufacturing, enhancing their potential in commercial shipbuilding. This agreement was formalized during Norway’s Nor-Shipping Week, as L&T seeks to re-enter the sector after previously focusing on defense contracts.
A recent investigation by the World Maritime University in Sweden uncovered widespread violations of work/rest hour regulations in the shipping industry, with seafarers working long hours linked to health risks. Many exceed 91 hours per week, far above global averages. Falsification of records and lack of enforcement contribute to fatigue and jeopardize seafarers’ well-being.
