Vikrant fully dry-docked, ready for conversion

Last year, the feasiblity report prepared by Tata Consultancy Engineering (TCE), had suggested that the warship be grouted near Oyster Rock in South Mumbai, following the necessary repairs at the dry dock.

As promised, the state government will now float global tenders, as only a highly specialised group or agency can carry out the critical work of cementing the 705-feet-long ship’s hull in the sea. The total cost of converting the ship into a maritime museum is pegged at Rs 100 crore.