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The National Maritime Day 2023 Celebrates India’s Sea Trade

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  • The ship sailed from Mumbai to London. National Maritime Day is meant to appreciate the contribution of maritime trade to the growth of the Indian economy.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘Maritime India Vision 2030’ in November 2020 at the Maritime India Summit.
  • This day is considered to be very important for the maritime sector and it is observed annually to honour the history, ongoing development, and forward-looking vision.

National Maritime Day is...

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3 Lakh Crore Maritime India Vision-2030 Investments Promises 20 lakh Jobs

The Maritime India Vision-2030, a 10-year blueprint with the aim of overhauling the Indian maritime sector, envisages Rs 3 lakh crore investment in port projects that in turn promises to generate employment for 20 lakh persons, reports Economic Times.

Maritime India Vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 on Tuesday while inaugurating the three-day Maritime India Summit 2021, participated by 24 nations.

“Maritime India Vision 2030 would involve an...

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Pandemic Leads To Luxury Liners Queuing Up At Alang Shipbreaking Yard

In the last 50 days, three luxury liners have queued up at Alang to be broken, reports The Indian Express.

Alang Shipbreaking Yard

The Alang Shipbreaking Yard in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat is often seen a mirror of the global economy. When the economy is robust and ships sail, the yard sees a slump in business. In the last 50 days, three luxury liners have queued up to be broken.

Why is there such a queue?

The cruise liner sector, which usually attracts foreign tourists, has come to a standstill....

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[Watch] CDC Allows Cruise Ships To Sail Without Passengers

According to a New York Times report, the C.D.C. has issued a conditional order toward certifying cruise companies that can prove they can protect passengers and crews from the coronavirus. Actual travel by sea is still a distant wish.

Cruises Can Sail?

Cruise ships can prepare to set sail again beginning Sunday under a conditional order issued by U.S. health officials that aims to mitigate the risk of Covid-19 transmission at sea by requiring a host of measures, including testing and quarantine,...

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70% Reduction in Port Charges To Boost Cruise Tourism

According to a Ship Technology report, The Ministry of Shipping in India has changed tariff rates for the cruise vessels in a bid to support domestic cruise tourism amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

70% Port Charges Reduction

The ministry said that the net effect of the changes would result in port charges reduction of approximately 60% to 70%.

The measure is in accordance with the government policy to support the economy during the pandemic.

What are the new changes?
  • Cruise ships will have to pay $0.085...

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