India and Japan to advance to boost collaboration in maritime ties for a sustainable, mutually beneficial future : Sarbananda Sonowal
OSLO : Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency, Terada Yoshimichi, Japan’s Vice Minister for International Affairs, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport
GRSE leads the way for Green Maritime Future: Lays the keels of 13 hybrid ferries for WB Govt
KOLKATA : It was a red-letter day for Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd on Thursday, 29th May, 2025, when the keels of 13 hybrid ferries, being built by the shipyard for the
Expansion begins at Chennai Port’s Cruise Terminal
CHENNAI : The Chennai Port has recently begun the expansion and modernization of its cruise terminal with the upgraded facility all set to be open for public use by September. According to a report
SMP Kolkata plans to convert 3 pilot launches into tourist floating venues
KOLKATA : Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) is inviting proposals to repurpose three of its historic pilot launches — PL Rupsa, PL Hooghly, and PL Gopal — into dynamic floating venues for tourism,
Not just tourism, India has $12 billion trade with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
NEW DELHI : The ongoing tension between India and Pakistan is set to impact the Indians travelling to Turkiye and Azerbaijan, who have expressed support to Pakistan amid tension on the border. Tourism is
Gujarat becomes the 1st state to start implementing Cruise Bharat Mission
“Gujarat Charts Ambitious Course for Cruise Tourism Growth with Landmark Stakeholder Consultation“ MUMBAI : In a significant move to unlock its vast coastal potential and establish itself as a premier cruise tourism destination, Gujarat
Kerala: Gulf Ship Service continues to be in troubled waters
KOZHIKODE : Gulf Ship Service, a long pending proposal of Kerala, continues to remain in troubled waters. While one of the two private companies, that had shown interest, already backed out, the other firm
GMB to delibrate and formulate India’s First Policy on Cruise Tourism
GANDHINAGAR : Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) witnessed history unfolding, with a record cargo handling of 488 MTPA in 2024-25. With multiple facets of the maritime industry being aced by the Board, the time is