Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd has been entrusted with the second refit of the Seychelles Coast Guard Ship PS Zoroaster, reaffirming the shipyard’s proven capability and timely execution of projects. The refit contract was awarded on Friday, February 6, 2026, by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
The agreement was formally signed by Prasanna Shrivastava, Joint Secretary (IOR), MEA, and Commander Harish Kumar, IN (Retd), General Manager, representing GRSE, Kolkata. The refit work is scheduled to begin in early March 2026 and is expected to be completed within a three-month timeframe. PS Zoroaster was originally constructed by GRSE and was delivered to the Seychelles Coast Guard by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 8, 2021. The vessel’s first short refit was also undertaken by GRSE in 2024.
The decision to carry out the second refit in India reflects the continued maritime cooperation between India and Seychelles and aligns with India’s Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision. The refit is expected to further reinforce bilateral defence collaboration and contribute to enhanced maritime security and stability in the Indian Ocean region.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers(GRSE) is one of India’s leading defence shipyards, operating under the Ministry of Defence and headquartered in Kolkata. With a strong legacy in warship and auxiliary vessel construction, GRSE has built a wide range of platforms for the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, and friendly foreign nations.
The shipyard is known for its in-house design capability, adherence to strict quality standards, and timely project execution. Beyond shipbuilding, GRSE also undertakes ship repair, refits, and engineering projects, playing a significant role in strengthening India’s maritime self-reliance and supporting regional maritime cooperation.
