General
National Waterways Development To Promote IWT
As informed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, National Waterways are developed to promote environment-friendly, […]
Shipping and Waterways
Foreign Relations
MoPSW held the meeting with Mr Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways had discussions on various policies and programs initiating progress in the transportation facilities between two borders […]
Business
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates National Logistics Portal-Marine
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated The National Logistics Portal (marine) in New Delhi today. […]
Foreign Relations
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal calls on Vice President of Iran
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal calls on Vice President of Iran, Mohammad Mokhber; reiterates strong commitment to Indo Iran Bilateral Relations; India & Iran signs MoU on Seafarers Voyages; emphasise on India’s commitment to unlock trade potential via Chabahar Port […]
General
Patna to Pandu via Bangladesh Waters successfully completed
Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route; Cargo ship carrying foodgrains from Patna docks at Pandu […]
Business
India shall emerg as a leading Blue Economy of the world: PM
India is very serious about growing in the maritime sector and emerging as a leading Blue Economy of the world: PM; Ministry of Port Shipping and Waterways has created a list of 400 investable projects with an investment potential of Rs 2.25 lakh crores […]
General
Shipping Ministry kick starts Seaplane Services
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is kicking off the ambitious Project of Sagarmala Seaplane Services (SSPS) with potential airline operators; A Game- changer seaplanes services will facilitate faster and hassle-free travel across the country […]
General
Govt approves Deepening and Optimization of Inner Harbour Facilities
Cabinet approves Deepening and Optimization of Inner Harbour Facilities including Development of Western Dock on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis under Public-Private Partnership PPP mode to handle cape size vessels at Paradip Port […]
General
Shipping Ministry to create Product Specific Warehouses/Silos at various Ports
Products Specific Warehouses/Silos to come up at Ports and National Waterways; It will enhance water-borne cargo volumes, reduce logistics cost and promote Ease of Doing Business; We are planning to create world-class Product Specific Agglomeration Centre on ‘Pay and Use Model’ which will immensely benefit the small traders and logistics players: Shri Mansukh Mandaviya […]
Business
Shipping Ministry issues draft guidelines for Technical Specifications
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways issues draft guidelines of Technical Specifications of Floating Structures for public consultation; Ministry intends to promote floating jetties for various usages all along the Indian Coastline […]
General
Shipping ministry issues Draft Merchant Shipping Bill for Public Consultation
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and waterways issues Draft Merchant Shipping Bill, 2020 for Public Consultation; New Bill aims to repeal and replace the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 […]