[Project] India - Vandh Naval Base

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TYPE	Infrastructure
BUILDER	India
CLIENT	India
SITE LOCATION	India
SECTOR	Military
PROJECT NAME	Vandh Naval Base
PROJECT COST	207,000,000.00
COMPLETION DATE	07/09/2026
PROJECT INFORMATION	The Vandh Naval Base is a critical strategic development situated along the Gulf of Kutch, intended to provide India with a specialized, low-profile facility for littoral warfare and covert underwater operations. Located near the industrial and maritime hub of Mundra, this installation is designed as a high-readiness node for coastal defense and special operations. Infrastructure The waterfront will be anchored by two reinforced double-sided jetties, provided double-banking for up to 8 corvettes. A dedicated, low-visibility berthing area will also house 3 midget submarines. These berths will include battery-charging stations and secure "dry-start" maintenance bays. While optimised for corvettes, the primary channel and jetties will be dredged and reinforced to support emergency berthing for larger frigates if required. Capital dredging ensures a specialised approach channel through the mudflats of the Gulf of Kutch, maintaining a consistent depth for submarine operations regardless of the region's high tidal variations. Logistics To ensure fleet readiness, the base will function as a self-contained replenishment centre: POL Infrastructure: Installation of standard hardened Petrol, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) tank farms for high-volume refuelling. Ordnance Storage: Construction of a Type II Munitions Magazine, providing secure, climate-controlled storage for fleet ballistics and missile systems, built in semi-bunker neighbourhoods, surrounded by dirt grounds to prevent extensive damages if fire or explosion occurs. Maintenance: A Level II Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) facility will be established. This industrial hub will provide repair capabilities, including modular engine swaps, advanced electronics calibration, and mid-tier hull maintenance. Command, Control, and Security The administrative and security heart of the base will be situated roughly 1 km inland to provide a protective buffer and operational oversight. C4I Centre: A dedicated Command Building will house secure communication suites, featuring integrated SIPR/NIPR network architecture for encrypted joint-force coordination. Fleet Support Centre: A centralised hub to manage vessel logistics, crew rotations, and shore-to-ship services. Force Protection: The Installation will be enclosed by a multi-layered security perimeter, including reinforced fencing, biometric-controlled gatehouses, and advanced waterfront physical security systems for subsurface and surface threat detection. Personnel & Garrison Support The base will provide permanent stationing for 600 naval personnel. Residential Complex: Construction of three modern barracks building designed for high-density, high-readiness living. Support Facilities: The garrison footprint includes all necessary ancillary structures for life support, including medical stations, mess halls, stores, bars, and administrative offices to ensure sustained operational moral and efficiency.