Danish Firms Seek Bigger Role in India’s Naval Shipbuilding

Denmark wants its companies to become more involved in India’s naval shipbuilding industry.

The two countries have held their first maritime security dialogue.

Danish companies already provide some equipment to the Indian Navy.

Terma supplies about 60% of India’s coastal warning radars.

Denmark and India are studying ways to cooperate on naval and commercial ships.

Danish companies may also provide engines, pumps, propulsion systems and other maritime technology.

Denmark says modular ship designs could make Indian naval vessels cheaper and easier to upgrade.

Danish shipowners have already ordered about 10 ships from Indian builders.

The countries also want future vessels to use cleaner fuels such as methanol and ammonia.