GRSE, Rolls-Royce sign license agreement to manufacture MTU S4000 govt marine engines in India

Warship building company Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) and Rolls-Royce on Tuesday signed a Frame and Individual License Agreement to co-operate in the license production and localisation of the MTU IMO Tier II compliant Series 4000 Marine Engines for governmental ships.

As part of the agreement, the engines will be manufactured at the Diesel Engine Plant of GRSE in Ranchi.

The collaboration is a part of the ‘Make in India’ joint initiative and has significant market potential in coming years for all Fast Patrol Vessels, Interceptor Boats and Fast Attack Craft projects of Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard, the company said in a media release.


Rolls-Royce's arm Power Systems' MTU Series 4000 engines have a power output of 746-4300 KW, giving the right propulsion to every naval vessel, from small patrol vessels to frigates and large submarines.

The stand out features also include high-power density, power-to-weight ratio, compact design, and lastly mechanical and thermal stability.

For the requirements of end customer, the License Agreement scope and Individual license rights covers:

• Assembly of Licensee-built Products, manufacturing, or procurement of Licensee-built parts and/or components, engine testing and finishing (including painting).
• Manufacturing or procurement of Licensee-built Parts and/or Components to produce Licensee-built Products in the Territory.
• Sale and After-Sales-Services of Licensee-built Products within India for the Application.