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
Gujarat’s coastline is no more 1,600 km; it’s revised to 2,340.62 km now
GANDHINAGAR : In a significant development, India’s coastline has officially been revised to 11,098.81 km, marking an increase of 3,537.21 km, or nearly 50%, from the previous measurement of 7,561.60 km. With this revision,
Illegal supplies to foreign ships busted off Paradip coast, lakhs seized in midnight operation
PARADIP : In a major crackdown on illegal maritime activities, Paradip Marine Police have busted a covert operation involving the unauthorised supply of goods to foreign ships anchored offshore. According to reports, smugglers were
IOS SAGAR arrives in Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius
PORT LOUIS : IOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on 26 Apr 25 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment
Refit completion of MNDF Huravee strengthens India-Maldives Defence Cooperation
MUMBAI : As part of India’s commitment to regional maritime security under the vision of ‘Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region (MAHASAGAR)‘ and its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, the Indian Navy
Minister updates on Upgradation of Ports under Sagarmala Programme
NEW DELHI : Under Modernisation pillar of Sagarmala Programme, 234 projects at cost of around Rs. 2.91 Lakh crores have been undertaken for implementation across Coastal States/UTs. These projects are implemented by Central Ministries,
Lok Sabha passes the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024
NEW DELHI : The Lok Sabha passed the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, paving the way for a dedicated legal framework for coastal trade as the maritime sector aims to provide a economical, reliable and
Sagarmala Programme : Powering India’s Maritime Revolution
NEW DELHI : The Sagarmala Programme, launched in March 2015, is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, aimed at revolutionizing India’s maritime sector. With a 7,500 km coastline, 14,500 km of potentially navigable waterways, and a strategic position