In a first, a US Navy Ship Charles Drew, arrived in India for carrying out repairs and allied services at Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli, Madras on Sunday adding a new dimension to the fast expanding Indo-US strategic partnership.
The event signifies the capabilities of India shipyards in the global ship repairing market. The USNS Charles Drew will be at the Kattupalli shipyard for a period of 11 days and undergo repairs from 07 to 17 Aug.
At the India-US 2+2 in April, both sides agreed to explore the possibilities of utilising Indian shipyards for the repair and maintenance of ships of the US Maritime Sealift Command to support mid-voyage repair of US Naval ships.
The country has seen significant progress in the Indo-US Defence relationship in the last couple of years.
My take
A great boost for the shipyards!
Tailpiece.
Our day had begun at a half past 3, the chores and we'd finally cast for Kochi by a half past 6, the delay being primarily caused by me.
Had breakfast of idlis at the Saravana Bhavan at Paliyekkara around a quarter to 8.
There were traffic stoppages enroute and I could drop Lekha at Floria around 10. I'd then gone across to the Santa Monica Travels to hand over a few documents.
Lunch at Aaryas at Panampilli Nagar and we then, went across to the INCS to renew our cards and for buying grocery and wines to stock up my cabinet.
Handed over Lekha's watch at the Titan's and we'd a short session at Bhima's too.
Settled down at my cousin's place at 8.
It was a fairly long day!
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