Category: Policy

he Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways has reported that six port clusters, of which four port clusters i.e. Cochin – Vizhinjam Port cluster, Galathea South Bay Port, Chennai -Kamarajar –Cuddalore Port cluster, Paradip

Deendayal Port Authority has recently updated berthing policy for the Deendayal Port.

On October 17, 2023, the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime blue economy launched at the Global Maritime India Summit.

In a recent development, the Directorate General (DG) of Shipping has amended its own order on guidelines for exercise of right of first refusal (RoFR) – grant of licence to foreign flag vessels dated January 14, 2021.

A tariff pricing regime is being prepared by the government, to allow pricing flexibility for existing private terminal operators at major ports.

The Centre is working on a new legislative framework for ports.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently launched Port Health Organisation (PHO) module under Sagar Setu – National Logistics Portal (Marine).

As per the draft National Strategy for Cruise Tourism released by the government, the National Cruise Tourism Board would be set up to coordinate efforts and integrate India’s destinations with cruise tourism and attract investment and facilitate the development of cruise terminals, infrastructure, and services.

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has recently launched ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog’, the new guidelines of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

As per reports, a policy has been formulated to make the use of at least one port mobile harbour crane (MHC) mandatory for vessels of general cargo berthing at berth nos. 2, 3 and 4 at New Mangalore Port (NMP).

The Centre is preparing a policy that will allow extension of port terminal contracts beyond their 30-year lease period under certain conditions.

The Ministry Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced five major initiatives (Panch Karma Sankalp), which focus on green shipping and digitisation of the ports to make India a global leader in the maritime sector.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently launched the green port guidelines, Harit Sagar.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently issued draft on Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy.

As per reports, India will soon roll out a green port policy to encourage local ports to adopt emerging global standards on carbon neutrality which will help in attaining national goal of net zero emissions.

Under PM Gati Shakti initiative, 101 projects under ports and shipping sectors worth Rs 608.72 billion have been identified for implementation.

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has identified 74 projects worth Rs 570 billion under the Sagarmala programme in Gujarat.

As per reports, the government is evaluating the need for a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturing shipping containers in a post-pandemic situation where shipping costs have declined and shortages have eased but the capacity for domestic production exist.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has identified and nominated Paradip Port, Deendayal Port and V.O. Chidambarar Port for developing them as hydrogen hubs, capable of handling, storage and generation of green hydrogen by 2030, as envisaged in the National Hydrogen Mission.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has constituted a high level committee under the Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority for drafting revised guidelines for operationalisation of roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) and roll-on/roll-off passenger (ro-pax) ferry service.