India to expand its ties with the US under Master Ship Repair Agreement with Kolkata port added to the list for docking and repair facilities

India and the US are in the process of examining Kolkata port for a potential new agreement that would enable US warships to undergo repairs at the port. This move signifies a deeper collaboration between the two countries in the Indo-Pacific region. The Master Ship Repair Agreement (MSRA) allows qualified shipyards to compete for US Navy repair projects and encompasses various clauses concerning security, payments, and liabilities. Under the MSRA US commercial ships can dock at Cochin, Kattupalli, Chennai for repairs.
The inclusion of Kolkata Port in this network strengthens India’s defence ties with the US and could attract interest from other American allies like the UK.
India-US Naval Partnership Expands: Kolkata Port Joins Repair Network | NewsTrack English 1 (newstracklive.com)

India to expand its ties with the US under Master Ship Repair Agreement with Kolkata port added to the list for docking and repair facilities

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