Against the backdrop of growing India-Germany maritime cooperation, Buoyancy Consultants and Neptun Ship Design GmbH have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) at SMM Hamburg 2026, one of the world's leading maritime trade fairs.

The strategic collaboration brings together Germany's largest independent ship design company, Neptun Ship Design, and one of India's leading design organisations, Buoyancy Consultants, pairing Neptun's globally recognised ship design expertise with Buoyancy's engineering strength, market insight, and execution capabilities in India. Together, the companies will work on advanced vessel programmes including container vessels, passenger ships, research and science vessels, and other niche and complex maritime assets for both Indian and international markets.

The partnership is expected to accelerate access to internationally proven design solutions, strengthen engineering capabilities, promote knowledge transfer, and support the delivery of complex vessel projects. It will also serve as a gateway for greater India-Europe maritime cooperation, enabling Buoyancy to expand its reach across Germany and wider European markets, while supporting Neptun's growth ambitions in India and across South Asia.