U.S. Navy’s 100 warships to be repaired at Gujarat’s Reliance shipyard

[Hindustani78]

http://www.thehindu.com/business/In...ce-shipyard/article17297157.ece?homepage=true


Anil Ambani group’s Reliance Defence and Engineering inks major contract with the American Navy

Anil Ambani group’s Reliance Defence and Engineering has inked a major contract with the American Navy for repair and alteration services for its warships fleet of 100 vessels belonging to the Seventh Fleet — the largest forward deployed fleet operating in the region.

The Seventh Fleet looks after the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean involving more than 5000 ships and submarines, 240 aircraft and around 20,000 marine and navy personnel. The vessels will be serviced and repaired from the Reliance Defence-owned shipyard in Pipavav in Gujarat.

The Pipavav shipyard was qualified and approved to perform complex repair and alteration services for the U.S. Navy last month.

On Monday, Anil Ambani group firm announced that Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra)-led Reliance Defence and Engineering (RDEL) has signed the Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) with the US Navy to maintain the vessels of its Seventh Fleet involving the 100 vessels operating in the Indian Ocean.

First such shipyard

The Reliance Shipyard is the first in India to have received MSRA Certification to undertake servicing and repairing work for the vessels of the Seventh Fleet. The fleet has about 100 vessels of different types including auxiliaries.

Currently, these vessels visit Singapore or Japan for such works.

“Reliance Shipyard has been selected after a detailed site survey by US Government representatives in end October 2016,” a Rinfra statement said, adding: “This selection by the U.S. Navy is a true recognition of the world-class facility, processes and the high standard of the capability of Reliance Shipyard at Pipavav.”


The signing of MSRA agreement comes a few months after the U.S. and India jointly signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in August 2016.

 

[xyxmt]

Let me push my contacts in US shipyards to ask Trump what about these jobs

 

[gslv]

For few people.

 

[Hindustani78]

Let me push my contacts in US shipyards to ask Trump what about these jobs

US Navy to maintain the vessels of its Seventh Fleet involving the 100 vessels operating in the Indian Ocean.

US Adm are well aware about the cost to take these vessels back to US mainland for repairs , so instead of this US Navy vessels will be repaired and even the US Naval personnels can get food suppies from Republic of India.

 

[Deadpool]

Good! More Indian shipyards should become technologically upgraded enough to get US Navy's certification!

Lets take the warship repair business from Singapore and Japan !

 

[Hindustani78]

Good! More Indian shipyards should become technologically upgraded enough to get US Navy's certification!

Lets take the warship repair business from Singapore and Japan !

Republic of India do have a large Industrial base as its having raw material, manpower and technology.

Instead of this understand about the strong relations between Republic of India, United States of America and Japan.

Now count the armies of all the allies including Republic of Turkey, Arab Republic of Egypt, GCC nations, Jordan and countries of African Union.

 

[danger007]

US Navy to maintain the vessels of its Seventh Fleet involving the 100 vessels operating in the Indian Ocean.

US Adm are well aware about the cost to take these vessels back to US mainland for repairs , so instead of this US Navy vessels will be repaired and even the US Naval personnels can get food suppies from Republic of India.

you know, now a days every one got contracts across the globe even in Mars.. own intelligence agencies for many members in pdf..

 

[Nanga Tarzan]

7th fleet? The same bloody 7th fleet?

 

[Taygibay]

They just signed the MSRA; no contract was issued by the USN.
The main thing this allows is for charges for port services to be
processed faster as in during visits and joint exercises.
Contracts for repairs are awarded individually on a per need basis.

But good for India. It's a first post-LEMOA result.

Good day all, Tay.

 

[ranadd]

7th fleet? The same bloody 7th fleet?

Yup.

 

[Centurion2016]

Interesting

 

[Ghostwhowalks]

Lol...this is epic! In one fell swoop you will have the US Seventh fleet stationed in the Arabian sea, within striking and monitoring range of Chinese activities at Gwadar, and this is done in such a manner that no one can raise a stink. After all the ships are being "repaired".!!

 

[third eye]

In one fell swoop you will have the US Seventh fleet stationed in the Arabian sea, within striking and monitoring range of Chinese activities at Gwadar, and this is done in such a manner that no one can raise a stink. After all the ships are being "repaired".!!

My views too !

In the days ahead , it would not be unusual to have a few ships berthed for ' repairs' at all times.

Besides, presence of US ships increases the security / surveillance along the Gujarat coast & areas adjacent to it by more ' eyes' than Indian.

 

[Tshering22]

7th fleet? The same bloody 7th fleet?

Come on.

Don't take it that personally.

What you're referring to is an era gone by.

Interests change.

Priorities change.

Lol...this is epic! In one fell swoop you will have the US Seventh fleet stationed in the Arabian sea, within striking and monitoring range of Chinese activities at Gwadar, and this is done in such a manner that no one can raise a stink. After all the ships are being "repaired".!!

We don't have foreign military bases on Indian soil.

There is always intelligence sharing, but no permanent basing of US military here.

We aren't that desperate.

Pure commercial deals.

 

[Hindustani78]

My views too !

In the days ahead , it would not be unusual to have a few ships berthed for ' repairs' at all times.

Besides, presence of US ships increases the security / surveillance along the Gujarat coast & areas adjacent to it by more ' eyes' than Indian.

US Navy Vessel will be in Gujarat Coast for repairs .


LEMOA stands for Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), a tweaked India-specific version of the Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), which the U.S. has with several countries it has close military to military cooperation.

What are the foundational agreements?

The three agreements — Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation (BECA) are referred to as the foundational agreements which the U.S. signs with countries with which it has close military ties.

What are the foundational agreements for?

They are meant to build basic ground work and promote interoperability between militaries by creating common standards and systems. They also guide sale and transfer of high-end technologies.

What does signing LEMOA mean?

LEMOA gives access, to both countries, to designated military facilities on either side for the purpose of refuelling and replenishment. India and the U.S. already hold large number of joint exercises during which payments are done each time, which is a long and tedious process.

Under the new agreement, a mechanism will be instituted for book-keeping and payments and officials, who will act as nodal points of contact, will be designated on both sides.

What areas does the agreement cover?

The agreement will primarily cover four areas — port calls, joint exercises, training and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Any other requirement has to be agreed upon by both sides on a case-by-case basis.

Will this mean stationing of U.S. troops in India?

No, this is not a basing agreement. There will be no basing of the U.S. troops or assets on Indian soil. This is purely a logistical agreement. India can access the string of U.S. facilities across the globe for logistical support and the U.S., which operates in a big way in Asia-Pacific, will benefit from Indian facilities.

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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=149322
Ministry of Defence
(30-August, 2016 10:13 IST )

India and the United States Sign the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)


India and the United States have signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Of Agreement (LEMOA) in Washington DC, USA on 29 August 2016.

LEMOA is a facilitating agreement that establishes basic terms, conditions, and procedures for reciprocal provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services between the armed forces of India and the United States.

Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services include food, water, billeting, transportation, petroleum, oils, lubricants, clothing, communication services, medical services, storage services, training services, spare parts and components, repair and maintenance services, calibration services, and port services.

Reciprocal logistic support would be used exclusively during authorized port visits, joint exercises, joint training, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

Logistics support for any other cooperative efforts shall only be provided on a case-by-case basis through prior mutual consent of the Parties, consistent with their respective laws, regulations and policies.

Provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services from one Party to the other would be in return for either cash payment or the reciprocal provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services.

The Agreement does not create any obligations on either Party to carry out any joint activity. It does not provide for the establishment of any bases or basing arrangements.

The Agreement will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the Indian Armed Forces, including in their response to humanitarian crises or disaster relief.