Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 04, 2026, titled "Strategic Expansion through acquisition of Waterfront Land for Shipyard".
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KMEW announced the acquisition of approximately 15 acres of waterfront land at Saphale, Palghar, Maharashtra through its subsidiary Knowledge Shipyard Private Limited. The site is strategically located along the Vaitarna River near the upcoming Vadhvan Port, offering ~188m waterfront access and a natural slipway with ~6m high-tide draft. The company plans to develop the facility as a fully integrated, digitally enabled shipyard with advanced production infrastructure, sustainability systems, and end-to-end capabilities from vessel construction to repair. The development will be phased: Phase I covers specialized workboats and tugs, Phase II adds repair facilities and floating dry docks, and Phase III targets large-scale vessel manufacturing. The acquisition positions KMEW to capitalize on India's growing shipbuilding sector aligned with Maritime India Vision 2030.
This acquisition gives KMEW a dedicated waterfront platform to scale into full-scale shipbuilding, diversifying revenue streams beyond marine contracting. The long-term strategic value is significant, but shareholders should expect elevated capital expenditure over the multi-year development phases with no immediate revenue impact.