India's Maritime Sovereignty Needs Repair Capacity: Cochin Shipyard Signs 50:50 JV with Drydocks World

India has long measured maritime strength in ships launched; the more revealing test is what happens after they enter service. Cochin Shipyard's 50:50 JV with DP World's Drydocks World turns Kochi's International Ship Repair Facility into a candidate regional MRO node - putting repair turnaround, specialist skills and supplier depth at the centre of maritime sovereignty.