GRSE to build Ocean-going Vessel for Guyana

GRSE to build Ocean-going Vessel for Guyana

Question: What is the value of contract, the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has signed to build an ocean-going vessel for the Guyana a South American country?
a) USD 10.7 million
b) USD 12.7 million
c) USD 2.7 million
d) USD 9.7 million
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-

  • The Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) has signed USD 12.7 million contract to build an ocean-going vessel.
  • GRSE has signed this contract with the government of Guyana in the Caribbean region in South America.
  • This will be a 1,700 tonne vessel which will be constructed by GRSE to be used on the coastal and riverine areas of Guyana.
  • It will be equipped with two caterpillar marine diesel engines coupled with twin disc reduction gear boxes to achieve a speed of 15 knots.
  • GRSE has the capability to construct 20 ships concurrently, spread across its three production locations in Kolkata, West Bengal.

By – Rajesh Tripathi

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https://www.projectstoday.com/News/GRSE-inks-USD-127-million-contract-with-government-of-Guyana