Indian Navy Hosts Seminar on Shipbuilding

The Warship Design Bureau (WDB), a premier warship design organisation under Naval Headquarters in New Delhi, hosted a one-day shipbuilding seminar on ‘Nation Building Through Shipbuilding’ on 23 July 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.

WDB, which began its journey as the Central Design Office in 1964 to achieve self-sufficiency in warship design, evolved into the Directorate of Naval Design in 1970. Over the past six decades, WDB has played a pivotal role in the design and construction of 20 types of warships, ranging from Seaward Defence Boats to Aircraft Carriers. The recent delivery of Y12652 (Udaygiri) on 1 July 2025 marked a historic milestone as the 100th warship delivered to the nation by the Indian Navy and WDB.

To commemorate this landmark achievement, the seminar will bring together key stakeholders from the government of India, Indian Navy, shipyards, industry, classification societies, and academia. The event aims to facilitate cohesive and progress-oriented discussions on various policy aspects related to shipbuilding. Participants will also explore futuristic technologies being implemented globally and address the challenges faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships that meet global standards.

The delivery of the 100th indigenously designed warship is a significant accomplishment for WDB. Shipbuilding is crucial for national defence and security, serving as a foundation for strategic military capabilities and economic stability. A robust shipbuilding sector fosters technological innovation, strengthens national industries, and creates job opportunities, contributing to the nation’s long-term prosperity and growth. The positive outcomes of the shipbuilding project include self-reliance, economic development, employment generation, and the growth of MSMEs and the ancillary ecosystem in the country.