Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) held a session at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal with diplomatic missions and maritime representatives to discuss international cooperation in marina development, cruise tourism, shipbuilding and waterfront development, with a focus on Mumbai’s harbour and Maharashtra’s maritime sector.
Building on its more than 150-year history as a maritime gateway, Mumbai Port is seeking to extend its international relationships beyond cargo operations into new areas of the maritime economy. MbPA chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu highlighted the port’s role in India’s maritime growth, as its activities now span logistics, passenger movement, marine tourism, shipbuilding, port-led development and global trade cooperation.
One of the projects presented during the discussions was the Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina at Princes’ Dock, with an estimated cost of ₹887 crore ($98 million USD). The project is expected to be developed through a public-private partnership and will accommodate more than 400 vessels, with activities and services including sailing, marine services, hospitality, yacht repair and waterfront activities.
The dialogue also covered the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, which was presented as a cruise and passenger facility on the country’s western coast. It also included the proposed International Convention Centre and commercial development along Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, covering conventions, exhibitions, hospitality and business tourism. The National Mega Shipbuilding Cluster was another initiative being pursued with the government of Maharashtra to promote shipbuilding, ship repair and allied maritime industries.
Dr. Angamuthu added: “Mumbai Port has connected India with more than 100 countries. We now aim to extend these relationships beyond cargo into cruise tourism, marina development, shipbuilding, convention infrastructure and the wider maritime economy. Our vision aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, and we welcome diplomatic missions, trade bodies and industry partners to explore future collaboration.”
