One day 'Shipbuilding Seminar – Nation Building Through Shipbuilding' was conducted by Warship Design Bureau on July 23, 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt. The event brought together senior dignitaries, industry leaders and subject matter experts from across the maritime and defence sectors.

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, delivered the keynote address for the event virtually. During his address, CNS brought out Indian Navy's Vision 2047 to transform into a 'Aatmanirbhar' force through leadership-driven focus on invention, innovation, indigenisation and integration of niche, disruptive and emerging technologies. The CNS underscored the milestone of delivering indigenously designed 100th ship, as not just a numerical achievement by the Navy but a symbolic testament in our journey towards maritime self-reliance, technological excellence and strategic foresight.

The seminar witnessed participation from stakeholders from Government of India (GoI), Indian Navy, Shipyards, Industry, Classification Societies and Academia. Discussions were held on policy aspects related to shipbuilding with an aim to enable cohesive and progress-oriented brainstorming on different aspects of shipbuilding. The Shipbuilding seminar also gave an outlook on the futuristic technologies being implemented globally and challenges being faced by Indian shipyards and industry in delivering ships at par with global standards. The seminar highlighted the importance of shipbuilding industry towards nation building and potential opportunities that can be capitalized towards growth in this sector.

The seminar enabled effective interactions and fruitful brainstorming sessions with senior hierarchy of MoD, MoPSW, MSDE, Indian Navy, Shipyards, Classification Societies and Academia. The occasion also highlighted the design expertise at Warship Design Bureau and an accumulated experience of Sixty plus years in designing technologically potent warships, spanning 20 designs and over 100 vessels. The seminar featured four technical sessions focusing on policy frameworks, indigenous ship design, emerging technologies, skill development, and strategies to enhance ease of doing business in shipbuilding. Eminent experts shared insights to strengthen India's maritime industrial base and transform the ecosystem into a global powerhouse. Policy interventions, requirements and techniques for upskilling human resources and incorporating contemporary design practices making the industry globally competitive were the major outcomes of the seminar.