Defence & maritime startups in Visakhapatnam
Shipbuilding, naval systems, port technology and the maritime economy along the harbour.
4 companies building in Defence & maritime here.
Indian Navy
Headquarters of the Indian Navy's Eastern Naval Command (est. 1971) and home to the Navy's submarine arm, submarine base and training school. Makes Vizag India's premier east-coast naval hub — a major driver...
Govt of India (Ministry of Defence)
Defence-PSU shipyard (nationalised 1961; moved to Ministry of Defence 2010), India's 2nd largest after Cochin. Builds vessels up to ~80,000 DWT, overhauls Indian Navy submarines and is being equipped for nuc...
Govt of India (Ministry of Ports)
One of India's largest and busiest cargo-handling ports and the only natural harbour on India's east coast. Handles petroleum, steel, minerals, coal and containers; accommodates ~150,000 DWT vessels with dra...
Builds Saif Seas, described as India's first unmanned remote-controlled water-rescue drone (7-knot RC buoy, GPS, ~1.5 hr endurance) to prevent coastal drownings. Founded/incorporated 2017 by Aliasgar Calcutt...
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