Challenges in Modern Shipbuilding Technology-Pipavav’s Perspective

Indian Navy is seen to be transforming itself into a Blue Water Force spreading its area of operation to a large extent. The National Policy Makers have come to realize the role and the importance of a capable Navy in International diplomacy and maintenance of force levels. The conversion of this National Policy into hard facts require a fine tradeoff between the capabilities required vis-à-vis the budgetary consideration. Therefore, it is prudent at the present state of economy, to establish a build philosophy which is technologically advanced and at the same time economical to build and above all, easy to maintain and support through its life.