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Mumbai, Jan. 27

Larsen & Toubro Ltd laid the keel for the first ship it is constructing at its Hazira yard, signalling the company's entry into the shipbuilding sector. L&T marked its foray into this field in April 2006 by bagging an order from the Netherlands-based Rolldock (earlier Zadeko Ship Management) for construction of four heavy lift semi-submersible cargo ships, technically described as RORO/LOLO semi-submersible vessels.

A 180-tonne keel block, claimed to be the heaviest ever by an Indian shipyard, was ceremonially placed on the erection bay at the Hazira yard. Mr Meindert Van Genderen, Director of Rolldock, did the customary keel block lowering, in the presence of Mr A.M. Naik, L&T's Chairman and Managing Director. Mr Naik said that shipbuilding represented a major thrust area for L&T, with the Hazira shipyard marking the beginning of the strategic initiative. Detailed expansion plans for the Hazira Shipyard involve expanding capacity to construct eight vessels up to 20,000 dwt per annum. The company also plans to set up large shipyards of international standards in India.

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