Loutolim Shipyard
Loutolim Shipyard is a Goa-based shipbuilding and repair facility operated by Chowgule SBD, with over five decades of experience in multipurpose vessels and defence work.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Loutolim Shipyard is a shipbuilding and ship repair facility located in Goa, India, operated by Chowgule SBD. According to its official website, the yard has a legacy of more than 53 years in building multipurpose vessels, undertaking repairs, and serving defence clients from its Goa shipyards. The yard is part of Chowgule SBD, the shipbuilding and ship repair arm of the Chowgule Group, an Indian industrial conglomerate with diversified interests. The shipyard serves both domestic and international clients, offering newbuild construction and repair services. Its product focus includes multipurpose vessels and defence-related shipbuilding, positioning it within India's coastal and commercial shipbuilding sector. The facility benefits from its location in Goa, a state with a long maritime and shipbuilding tradition on India's western coast. As a brand, Loutolim Shipyard represents the shipbuilding capability of Chowgule SBD. While detailed public information about the yard's exact founding date, tonnage capacity, and specific vessel deliveries is limited, its official presence and Wikidata entry confirm it as an active shipyard in India. The yard continues to operate as part of the Chowgule Group's maritime industrial operations.
History
Loutolim Shipyard is a shipbuilding and repair facility in Goa, India, operated by Chowgule SBD. According to the official Chowgule SBD website, the company has a legacy of more than 53 years in shipbuilding, repairs, and defence work from its Goa shipyards. This suggests the shipyard's origins trace back to at least the late 1960s or early 1970s, though the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence. The yard is part of Chowgule SBD, which itself is part of the Chowgule Group, a diversified Indian industrial conglomerate. Chowgule SBD focuses on shipbuilding for domestic and international clients, with capabilities in multipurpose vessels, ship repairs, and defence-related construction. The Loutolim Shipyard is one of the group's shipyard facilities in Goa. Goa has a long history of shipbuilding and maritime trade, and the Chowgule Group has been involved in various industries including mining, shipping, and engineering. The Loutolim Shipyard continues this tradition, serving commercial and defence clients. While specific milestones such as vessel deliveries or expansions are not detailed in the available sources, the yard remains active and is recognized as a shipyard in India by Wikidata.
Products and positioning
A legacy shipyard in Goa offering shipbuilding and repair for domestic and international clients, with defence capabilities.
Multipurpose vessels
Construction of multipurpose vessels for domestic and international clients.
Ship repairs
Repair services for various types of vessels.
Defence vessels
Shipbuilding for defence applications.
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