A marina project worth $98 million USD has been approved for Mumbai Harbour, setting out plans for marine and onshore facilities within the Mumbai Port area. The approval was granted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways as part of plans linked to coastal shipping, maritime tourism and waterfront use in the city.
The marina is planned across nearly 12 hectares of water area in Mumbai Harbour. It is designed to provide berthing space for 424 vessels up to 30 metres in length.
Marine infrastructure planned for the harbour includes an approach trestle, a piled breakwater, service platforms, pontoons and gangways. These elements are intended to support routine vessel movement and marina activity.
Development is structured under a hybrid model. The Mumbai Port Authority will invest about $52 million to build the core marina infrastructure on an engineering, procurement and construction basis. Onshore facilities will be developed by a private operator, with the investment estimated at $46 million.
The ministry has approved the port authority’s investment. Tenders have been issued and bids are scheduled to close on 29 December 2025.
Facilities planned on land include a marina terminal building, the Namo Bharat International Sailing School, a maritime tourism development centre, hotel and clubhouse facilities, a skill development centre, and infrastructure for yacht storage and repair.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the project “follows the vision outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is aimed at supporting employment, encouraging private participation and improving public access to Mumbai’s waterfront, while contributing to India’s blue economy goals.”
The project aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, the Sagarmala Programme, the Cruise Bharat Mission and the Mumbai Port Authority Port Master Plan 2047.
Image sourced from Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
