Thoothukudi Greenfield Cluster
Tamil Nadu · Thoothukudi · IPA Granted
The most advanced of the five clusters - developed adjacent to V.O. Chidambaranar Port, with HD Hyundai as the anchor investor. 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 Granted
Approval 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 | HD Hyundai - the anchor investor in the Thoothukudi cluster |
| State Policy | Tamil Nadu Shipbuilding Policy in force |
| TEFR | Available |
| In-Principle Approval | Granted by the National Shipbuilding Mission |
Reference cluster for the programme: Thoothukudi combines a formed SPV, an available TEFR, in-principle approval and a committed global anchor investor - the furthest advanced of the five locations.
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
Officer Name
Designation
[+91-XX-XXXX XXXX]
Phone
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.