Cochin Shipyard Limited has officially executed a Joint Venture Agreement with Drydocks World Dubai – FZCO (DDW), a DP World Company. The agreement was signed on September 9, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This strategic partnership signifies a key step in expanding the company’s maritime services and capabilities, marking a significant development for its growth trajectory.
Strategic Joint Venture Formalized
Cochin Shipyard Limited announced today the formal execution of a Joint Venture Agreement with Drydocks World Dubai – FZCO (DDW), a subsidiary of DP World. This landmark agreement, finalized on September 9, 2026, marks a significant stride in the company’s strategic expansion plans within the maritime sector.
High-Profile Signing Ceremony
The agreement was signed by Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO of DDW, and Shri Jose V J, Chairman and Managing Director and Director (Finance) of Cochin Shipyard Limited. The signing took place during the BRICS Summit 2026 held in New Delhi. The event was further graced by the presence of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Hon’ble Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and H.E. Omran Sharaf Alhashimi, UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, underscoring the international significance of this collaboration.
Source: BSE
