Core Insights - The Indian shipbuilding industry has reached a "historic moment" with the signing of a significant order for six LNG-powered container ships from French shipping giant CMA CGM, valued at approximately $300 million, marking India's first major international order in this sector [1][2] - The vessels will each accommodate 1,700 TEUs and align with CMA CGM's commitment to decarbonization in shipping, showcasing India's potential to become a competitor to established shipbuilding nations like China and South Korea [1][2] Group 1: Industry Achievements - The order represents a major achievement for Cochin Shipyard, which has previously built India's first indigenous aircraft carrier and the largest dredger, and is expected to enhance its credibility in the global shipbuilding supply chain [2] - This order is anticipated to create additional value for Cochin Shipyard and other Indian shipyards, potentially leading to more orders from large shipowners and expanding their scale [2] Group 2: Government Support and Challenges - The Indian government has approved a comprehensive plan worth ₹697.25 billion (approximately $8.4 billion) to enhance industrial capabilities and compete with established shipbuilding nations [3] - The Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Program (SBFAP) offers 20%-30% financial aid for vessels using green fuels or hybrid propulsion systems, providing Cochin Shipyard with additional government support for each ship built [3] - Despite these advancements, the Indian shipbuilding industry faces challenges such as high infrastructure costs, labor shortages, and a significant reliance on imports for critical components, with costs potentially 25%-30% higher than competitors like China, South Korea, and Japan [3]

【环球时报报道 记者 苑基荣】"印度造船业迎来了一个'历史性时刻'。"印度《经济时报》15日报道 称，法国航运巨头、全球第三大集装箱运输公司达飞海运集团与印度科钦造船厂签署了6艘液化天然气 动力集装箱船的"巨额订单"，价值约3亿美元。不少印媒直呼，这是印度第一次获得如此大的国际订 单，使得印度能够成为中国、韩国等造船大国的"替代者"。 据报道，签署的集装箱船每艘将容纳1700个标准箱，并使用液化天然气推进，这与达飞海运集团对航运 脱碳的承诺保持一致。该协议可以说是印度造船商的一项重大成就，该行业近来致力于在全球建立自己 的地位。目前，印度造船业在全球排名第16位，市场份额不到1%，印度目标是到2030年进入前10名， 到2047年进入前5名。达飞海运集团董事长兼首席执行官鲁道夫·萨德表示，虽然公司的大型船只仍主要 由中国和韩国建造，但印度为小型船只建造提供了机会。 但在造船方面，印度也面临诸多挑战。有印媒分析认为，几个主要挑战包括基础设施成本高昂、劳动力 和零部件缺口大等，像发动机、推进系统和导航设备等关键部件，印度目前依旧严重依赖进口。数据显 示，与中国、韩国和日本等同行相比，印度造船厂的成本可能会高出25 ...