Alang Shipyard Gears Up for Expansion Despite Declining Business India’s largest ship-breaking yard in Alang, Gujarat, is undergoing a significant expansion plan after nearly four decades of operation. This initiative aims to revitalize the industry and increase its capacity. Key Points of the Expansion Plan: Doubling Capacity: The Gujarat Maritime Board [...]
AD Ports Group Expands Global Footprint Through Strategic Partnerships AD Ports Group, a prominent player in the maritime industry, has embarked on a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) that span various collaborative efforts. These endeavors encompass infrastructure development, technology transfer, sustainable port development, maritime education, and tourism. Through these [...]
Gujarat’s Ambitious Vision for an International Port City The Gujarat government is making big plans for the establishment of an international port city, with seven potential locations already identified. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), aims to create a city similar to Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Dubai, [...]
Gujarat Maritime Board Secures Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Investments for Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 In anticipation of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2024, the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has achieved a significant milestone by securing investment proposals totaling Rs 1.50 lakh crore. This announcement was made by a senior [...]
The National Maritime Search & Rescue Board of India has officially recognized and commended the exemplary efforts of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) for their unwavering commitment to saving lives at sea. GMB was honored with the prestigious SAR Award 2022-23 during the 21st board meeting of the National Maritime [...]
Among the imports and exports at Bhavnagar port, which is considered perennial in Gujarat, coal imports are the highest. Coal is a highly flammable substance, yet gross negligence is being shown at Bhavnagar port regarding fire fighting equipment. There is a situation where a well has to be dug when [...]
• Completed the survey work for the port project to be prepared at a cost of 4025 crores on 215 hectares of land. • The Special Investment Region taking shape in Dholera will also benefit from the multi-purpose port project. A major development is on the horizon for Bhavnagar as [...]
Newly appointed Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Gujarat Maritime Board Rajkumar Beniwal visited Alang Ship Recycling Yard on 8th July 2023. Rajkumar Beniwal visited different plots of Alang Ship Breaking Yard and observed the systematic operation of ship cutting. Beniwal expressed satisfaction over the ship cutting operations, security [...]
