Shree Refrigerations Limited has secured a new order worth approximately ₹9.75 crore, excluding GST, from Kongsberg Maritime for the supply, installation, and commissioning of specialised cooling systems for Fleet Support Ships being built at Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Larsen & Toubro Shipyard. The order covers cooling systems associated with Replenishment at Sea (RAS) and Fluid Acquisition & Distribution Systems (FAS), which are critical operational systems onboard naval support vessels. The development further strengthens the company’s participation in India’s expanding naval shipbuilding ecosystem and reinforces its growing role in supplying advanced marine HVAC and refrigeration technologies for strategic defence applications.
According to the company, the systems being supplied under the contract are designed to provide highly reliable thermal management performance under demanding naval and marine operating conditions. The cooling systems will support mission-critical equipment linked to onboard replenishment and fluid handling operations, which are essential for sustaining naval fleet operations during extended deployments at sea.
The latest order adds to the company’s existing portfolio of defence-related projects. Shree Refrigerations Limited is currently executing three major orders for Fleet Support Ships with a cumulative order value of nearly ₹195.37 crore. These projects involve advanced Magnetic Bearing Compressor-based air-conditioning plants, refrigeration systems, and HVAC solutions specifically engineered for naval applications.
Over the years, the company has built specialised expertise in marine HVAC, refrigeration, and cooling technologies catering to defence platforms, industrial infrastructure, data centres, and mission-critical facilities. The company’s engineered systems are designed to deliver high operational reliability, energy efficiency, and long-term performance across demanding operating environments.
India’s naval modernisation programmes and increasing focus on indigenous defence manufacturing have created growing opportunities for domestic engineering companies engaged in specialised marine technologies. Fleet Support Ships represent a critical capability for naval forces, enabling the transfer of fuel, supplies, ammunition, and other operational materials to naval vessels while at sea. Advanced cooling and HVAC systems play an important role in ensuring operational stability and equipment performance across such platforms.
The latest contract also aligns with the Government of India’s emphasis on Aatmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous capability development in strategic sectors including shipbuilding, defence systems, and naval engineering. Domestic sourcing of specialised equipment and systems is increasingly becoming a priority across defence procurement and infrastructure projects.
Kongsberg Maritime is globally recognised for its advanced marine systems and technologies serving naval, offshore, and commercial shipping sectors. The company’s collaboration with Indian engineering firms reflects the growing integration of domestic suppliers within large-scale naval programmes and strategic maritime infrastructure projects.
The Fleet Support Ship programme being executed at Hindustan Shipyard Limited and Larsen & Toubro Shipyard is considered one of the important naval support vessel initiatives aimed at strengthening the operational reach and endurance of the Indian Navy. The programme is expected to significantly improve logistical support capabilities for naval operations across regional and international waters.
Shree Refrigerations Limited stated that it remains focused on delivering technologically advanced, energy-efficient, and highly dependable engineered solutions tailored to strategic and mission-critical applications. The company continues to expand its presence across defence, marine, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors through customised HVAC and refrigeration technologies.
