Berg Propulsion opens dedicated office in Mumbai in strategic commitment to growing Indian market
Berg Propulsion is set to open its own office in Mumbai, in an expansion of its global network which reflects its growing participation in shipbuilding projects across India. Scheduled to open on 1 January 2027, the new office will offer a contact hub for Berg’s activities in India as it builds on its relationships with ...
Berg Propulsion is set to establish a dedicated office in Mumbai, signaling its expanding commitment to the growing Indian market. The office, scheduled to open on January 1, 2027, will serve as a hub for the company's activities in India, bolstering its partnerships with prominent shipyards like Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), and Chowgule Shipyard.
Amrita Singh, Berg Propulsion's Account Manager for New Sales, will assume the role of General Manager for the new office, supported by Prasenjit Roy, an ex-Indian Navy Commander and Programme Manager for Commercial Shipbuilding at GRSE. Their collaboration has already led to successful execution of Berg Propulsion packages for two 33.55m electric tugs currently under construction at KMEW Group’s Mumbai facility.
Singh and Roy aim to identify and support projects where Berg Propulsion solutions can add value, increase efficiency, and reduce emissions. The firm is particularly interested in the propulsion sector, where both the Navy and Coast Guard have substantial expansion plans, with opportunities for controllable-pitch propeller (CPP) systems forming a key component in many platforms. India's shipyards are also focusing on green propulsion opportunities, such as hybrid configurations, variable speed drives, and CPP systems.
Proximity is crucial in this market, with the next five years expected to shift efficiency requirements from a differentiator to a minimum requirement. To capitalize on this, Berg Propulsion plans to create a network of trained service agents in Mumbai, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam, where most of its customers' vessels operate. The company will also recruit skilled local talent and develop training programs to build long-term expertise and better serve customers throughout India.
Additionally, Singh envisions the new Mumbai office supporting customers in other South Asian countries like Sri Lanka.
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