Thoothukudi Greenfield Cluster
Tamil Nadu · Thoothukudi · IPA Granted
The most advanced of the five clusters - developed adjacent to V.O. Chidambaranar Port, with an anchor investor onboarded. The SPV is formed, the TEFR is available and in-principle approval has been granted.

2,050 acres Total Land Area
~2.4 km Available Waterfront
5 m Existing Draft
IPA GrantedApproval Status
Cluster Profile
| Location | Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - adjacent to V.O. Chidambaranar Port |
| SPV Partners | SITCOP (State) + VoCPA (Centre) - 50:50 joint venture |
| Anchor Investor | Onboarded |
| State Policy | Tamil Nadu Shipbuilding Policy in force |
| TEFR | Available |
| In-Principle Approval | Granted by the National Shipbuilding Mission |
SPV Contact Information
All investor engagement, land diligence and anchor-shipyard discussions for this cluster are routed through the cluster SPV, NSHIP-TN - a 50:50 joint venture between the Tamil Nadu State Industries Promotion Corporation (SITCOP) and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VoCPA).
NSHIP-TN
Special Purpose Vehicle
Catherine Saranya
Officer Name
Authorised Signatory
Designation
+91-9940436387
Phone
pmu@sipcot.in
invest.shipbuilding@gov.in
Shipbuilding Cell Contact
Structured introductions to this SPV can be facilitated through the Shipbuilding Cell - write to invest.shipbuilding@gov.in.