Overview
Modest Infrastructure Ltd is an Indian shipbuilding company. The firm operates in the marine engineering and shipbuilding sector, undertaking the construction of various categories of vessels for commercial, defence and government clients.
Key facts
| Name | Modest Infrastructure Ltd |
|---|---|
| Industry | Shipbuilding |
| Country | India |
| Type | Public limited company |
Background
Modest Infrastructure Ltd is part of India's private shipbuilding industry, a sector that has historically been concentrated along the country's western coastline, particularly in the state of Gujarat. Indian private shipyards typically build a range of vessels including tugs, barges, offshore support vessels, patrol boats and small to mid-sized commercial ships, often catering to port operators, oil and gas companies, and the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
Operations
As a shipbuilder, the company's activities generally encompass:
- Design and construction of steel and aluminium vessels.
- Ship repair and refit work.
- Fabrication services for marine and offshore structures.
Significance
Private shipyards such as Modest Infrastructure Ltd contribute to India's wider maritime ecosystem, supporting the country's policies for indigenous shipbuilding capacity, employment in coastal regions, and the broader objectives associated with the Sagarmala Programme and the development of Indian ports.
Related topics
- Shipbuilding in India
- List of shipbuilders and shipyards in India
- Indian Register of Shipping
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- Sagarmala Programme
References
- Wikidata: Q6889166