The 2,754 TEU container ship “Maersk Chattogram,” operated by Danish shipping giant Maersk, has arrived at the Indian shipyard Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for a comprehensive dry-docking and overhaul. This marks the first time a Maersk container ship has undergone repairs at an Indian shipyard.
Measuring 186 meters in length, the “Maersk Chattogram” was built and delivered in 2016. It has been operated by Maersk since 2022 and sails under the Singapore flag.
Maersk stated that this dry-docking is part of a routine maintenance cycle, encompassing mandatory special surveys as well as repairs and maintenance for the vessel’s hull structure, machinery, auxiliary equipment, and propulsion system.
In 2025, Maersk signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with L&T and Cochin Shipyard in India to explore opportunities in ship repair, maintenance, and shipbuilding. The deployment of the Maersk Chattogram to India for repairs is one of the steps Maersk has taken to fulfill its commitment to supporting India’s development—a move that aligns with India’s goals of expanding its merchant fleet and growing its shipbuilding industry.
Furthermore, in October 2025, Maersk reflagged two of its container vessels, the Maersk Vigo and the Maersk Vilnius, to the Indian flag. This action not only helps Maersk comply with India’s latest regulations on coastal shipping but is also seen as a significant step toward expanding its operations in the region.
Currently, the Indian government is implementing measures to bolster the domestic shipbuilding industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign-flagged vessels for the transport of export cargo.
Maersk has pledged to collaborate with Indian shipbuilders to enhance the country’s shipbuilding capabilities, with ship repair serving as the initial step toward supporting the long-term development of India’s shipbuilding sector.