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Swan Defence will build four tugs for Svitzer A/S at its Pipavav, Gujarat yard As on : 06-Aug-2026

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited, formerly Reliance Naval and Engineering Limited, has secured a contract from Denmark-based Svitzer A/S to construct four TRAnsverse 3200 tugs, with deliveries scheduled to begin in early 2028. The order, which follows a competitive evaluation of global shipyards, will see the vessels built at SDHI’s yard in Pipavav, Gujarat, and reflects Svitzer’s commitment to the Indian maritime sector and government initiatives including Maritime India Vision 2030, Make in India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.