Swan Defence and Heavy Industries bags Oman order for training ship

New Delhi: Shipbuilding and heavy fabrication firm Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) on Thursday said it has secured a supply order from the Oman Government for a training ship.

The vessel, intended to support the Royal Navy of Oman's advanced naval training and maritime operations, is expected to be delivered within 18 months, SDHI Ltd said.

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This export order reinforces India's indigenous shipbuilding capabilities and its growing stature as a global maritime hub, while further strengthening the deep-rooted bilateral relations and maritime cooperation between India and Oman.

"This contract stands as a testament to our advanced technical expertise and world-class shipbuilding capabilities that meet global benchmarks, Earni" said Rear Admiral (Retd), V K. Saxena, CEO of Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited.

The training vessel, measuring 104.25 m in length, will be equipped with modern classrooms, training offices and accommodation facilities.

It will house an auditorium to provide a learning environment at sea for up to 70 officer cadets and also feature a navigation system, an advanced communications suite, and the capability to conduct helicopter operations, the company said.

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