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Mumbai International Cruise terminal is to be commissioned by July 2024. All you need to know

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The project is costed at ₹495 crore, from which, ₹303 crore will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum.

Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock. (PIB)

The iconic sea cruise terminal coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, Mumbai International Cruise Terminal is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. The project is costed at ₹ 495 crore, from which, ₹ 303 crore will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators.

The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum.

It is a first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India with a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq. ft. will have 22 Elevators, 10 Escalators, and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, Rajiv Jalota said, "domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. "

He said that the Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation, and ship repair. He further informed that a Cruise Conference is being planned to showcase India as a cruise destination, to establish ports like Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, and ports on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation.

The operation and maintenance of the project will be on a PPP basis aggregating to ₹ 192 crore. The EPC project is expected to complete by October 2022, while the PPP operator will commission the terminal by July 2024.

Further, Jalota spoke about the Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development. He said, "With the aim to enhance the scope of cruise tourism and to attract international passengers, we are developing Kanhoji Angre Island under the Lighthouse Tourism scheme. The work order for the project has been issued and it should be completed by March 2023. Mumbai Port has done developmental works worth Rs. 18 crores on the island, which attracts a lot of visitors."

Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development island will have facilities for trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out-door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. The scheduled date of commercial operation will be March 2023,

Also, some light was shed on the Mallet Bunder expansion. The Chairperson stated that the harbour normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days. He added, "This may soon increase to 1,300. We are planning to develop a fishing harbour to decrease the congestion under the Sagarmala Project. We are planning to start this work in 2022 and we aim to finish it in two years."

Mallet Bunder expansion project is fully funded by Sagarmala and Fisheries Dept., Govt. of India, to cater to the increased demand from the fishermen community. In addition to these, a third chemical berth is being constructed at Pirpau, funded by Sagarmala. The berth will make a capacity addition of 2 MMTPA, catering to handling chemicals including LPG.

The vision of Sagarmala is to reduce logistics costs for both domestic and EXIM cargo with optimized infrastructure investment. Sagarmala aspires to reduce logistics costs for EXIM and domestic cargo leading to overall cost savings of ₹ 35,000 to 40,000 cr. per annum, focusing on the concept of port-led development. The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs. 5.48 lakh crores, out of which 194 projects worth Rs. 99,000 crores have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs. 2.12 lakh crores are under implementation.

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The state-of-the-art Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024.

The total project cost is Rs 495 crore, out of which, Rs 303 crore will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators.

The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 10 lakh passengers per annum. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

With a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq, it will have 22 elevators, 10 escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars.

Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority, Rajiv Jalota said, "Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days."

"The Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair," he added.

7 YEARS OF SAGARMALA

Rajiv Jalota was addressing the media in Mumbai on the occasion of the completion of 7 years of Sagarmala, the Government of India’s flagship programme for port-led development of the nation.

Sagarmala is a national initiative aimed at bringing about a step-change in India’s logistics sector performance, by unlocking the full potential of India’s coastline and waterways.

The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs 5.48 lakh crores, out of which 194 projects worth Rs 99,000 crores have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs 2.12 lakh crores are under implementation.

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Mumbai Port Trust to develop city’s international cruise terminal

Government aims to increase cruise-liner traffic to india to 700 vessels a year. to start with, five ports, including mumbai, will be developed as hubs.

Union minister for transport and shipping Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday laid the foundation stone for an international cruise terminal at Ballard Pier, Mumbai.

The Mumbai Port Trust will handle the modernisation and expansion of the terminal.(Satyabrata Tripathy /HT Photo)

The Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) will handle the modernization and expansion of the terminal. At an estimated cost of Rs197 crore, the revamp is aimed to transform Mumbai into an international cruise destination. The new terminal will have all facilities that passengers get at the airports, MbPT officials said.

According to the cruise tourism roadmap prepared by M/s.Bermelo & Ajamil and Ernst & Young, close to 4 million passengers are expected to visit India in the coming years, and 3 million passengers are expected to take cruises from the Mumbai Port.

Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the foundation stone ceremony for upgradation and expansion of the cruise terminal. (Satyabrata Tripathy /HT Photo)

Sanjay Bhatia, chairman, MbPT, said, “The project will be undertaken in two phases, wherein by the end of this year, we will be able to cater to two lakh passengers. Post the completion by the end of 2019, the new terminal will cater to more than seven lakh passengers, with facilities on a par with international standards.”

The facilities will include shopping areas, hotels and separate lounges for arrival and departure.

Bhatia said that once the project is completed, the operation and maintenance will be carried out on a public-private partnership model. “We will issue tenders for it in a month,” Bhatia said.

In 2016-17, the Mumbai Port got around 55 cruise ships carrying about 60,000 passengers.

Terming the cruise policy as India’s economic growth engine, the government aims to increase the cruise liner traffic to India 10-fold to 700 vessels a year. To start with, five ports—Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai and Kochi—will be developed as cruise hubs.

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Mumbai International Cruise Terminal Worth Rs 495 Crore To Be Ready In 2024

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Oct 18, 2023, 02:09 PM | Updated 02:54 PM IST

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The first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India is currently under construction. (Representative Image/X)

The much-awaited International Cruise Terminal in Mumbai will be ready and made operational to handle cruisers from all over the world by 2024, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday (17 October).

The first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India is currently under construction at Ballard Pier Extension (BPX) berth of Mumbai Port.

The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 cruise ships and one million passengers per annum and can berth two cruise ships at a time on the dock.

The sea cruise terminal with a total construction area of 4.15 lakh square feet, will have 22 elevators, ten escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars.

Out of the total project cost of Rs 495 crore, Rs 303 crore will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators.

Problems' Galore

The Mumbai Port is presently handling its cruise traffic at BPX berth, which has a terminal building for this purpose.

This is a multi-purpose berth, right inside the cargo port and is used extensively for berthing of larger, beamier and over-dimensional vessels which are on the increase.

Further, as BPX is a custom notified area, entry and exit are highly regulated which creates a barrier for the free flow essential for a cruise terminal.

Also, BPX terminal is very close to the naval base and thus free and unregulated access is unlikely to be permitted on a large scale.

As such, it was decided to upgrade the present cruise terminal to make it at par with the international norms matching the best presently available cruise terminal in the world.

The cruise terminal at Mumbai port is typically expected to attract ships with passenger capacity of 2,500-3,000 and also large ships with 4,000 occasionally.

“Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. The Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair,” said Rajiv Jalota, chairperson of Mumbai Port Authority.

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Development of Cruise Terminals in India

A new international cruise terminal is being built at Mumbai at an approximate cost of Rs. 300 crores out of which Rs. 197 crores is the share of Mumbai Port and Rs. 103 crores by PPP operator who would be engaged for operation and management of cruise terminal. The proposed cruise terminal would cover total constructed area of 4.15 lakh sq ft. with a total operational area of 1.7 lakh sq ft. and would be ground plus three storey structure with iconic design on cruise concept.  The draft at this terminal would be 10.5 metre.  The work is in progress and the estimated date of completion is December, 2019. 

It is proposed to construct another cruise terminal facility in the Ernakulum Wharf of Cochin Port for bigger ships.  The project consists of construction of an international cruise terminal building of approximate area of 2253 sq mt at an estimated cost of Rs. 25.72 crores. The work is under progress and estimated date of completion is 2020. 

The following important steps have been taken by the Government to develop Cruise Tourism in the country:

  • A Task Force was constituted in November, 2015 with Secretary (Tourism) as the Chairman and Secretary (Shipping) as the Co-chairman for coordinated efforts to create an enabling eco-system for the development of cruise tourism in India.
  • Foreign flag vessels carrying passengers have been allowed to call at Indian ports for a period of 10 years with effect from 6 th  February, 2009 without obtaining a licence from Director General of Shipping.  This facility has been extended further for a period of 5 years i.e. upto 5 th  February, 2024.
  • Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cruise vessels have been revised and operationalised w.e.f. November, 2017 for uniform, predefined processes to be observed by all major ports.
  • E-visa facility has been extended to five sea ports namely Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Cochin and Chennai.     Immigration counters have been set up at five major ports visited by cruise ships. 
  • Cruise tourists arriving with e-visa have been exempted from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years i.e. till 31.12.2020 to facilitate   expeditious immigration clearance.
  • The port charges have been reduced and all major ports now charge a uniform single rate of $0.35 per GRT for first 12 hrs of stay w.e.f 3 rd  November, 2017 and will remain in force for a period of three years.
  • The ports do not levy any priority/ousting/shifting charges for berthing the cruise vessel.
  • Walk-in berthing/preferential berthing to homeport cruise without any extra charge.
  • To address manpower, coordination and logistic issues for handling cruise vessels at ports, Port Level Committees have been formed under the   respective Chairmen of the above mentioned Major Ports to facilitate seamless handling of cruise ships and passengers.

     This information was given by the Minister of State for Shipping and Finance Shri Pon. Radhakrishnan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, touted to be the iconic sea cruise terminal coming up at BPX-Indira Dock, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum. Out of the total project cost of INR 495 crore, INR 303 crores will be incurred by Mumbai Port Authority and the remaining by private operators. 

Information regarding the same was given by the Chairperson, Mumbai Port Authority,  Rajiv Jalota, while addressing the media in Mumbai on Thursday, March 31, 2022, on the occasion of completion of seven years of Sagarmala - Government of India’s flagship programme for port-led development of the nation.

The first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India with a total construction area of 4.15 lakh sq. ft. will have 22 Elevators, 10 Escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars. Two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock.

Jalota said that domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. He said that the Mumbai Port Authority is laying a special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair.  The chairperson informed that a Cruise Conference is being planned to showcase India as a cruise destination, with an aim  to establish ports like Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and ports on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation.”

Besides this, he also added that the Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development project will also be completed by March 2023, whereby visitors will be able to enjoy with facilities like trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out- door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. 

Moreover, officials are also planning to begin the work on Mallet Bunder expansion in 2022 and finish it by 2024. As per reports, Mallet Bundar harbour normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days.

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New international cruise terminal to come up in Mumbai

Entry and exit are highly regulated and this presents barrier for a free flow essential for a cruise terminal

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of Shipping Nitin Gadkari today laid the foundation stone for a new International Cruise Terminal at Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT).

Spread across 400,000 sq ft, the Terminal will be constructed according to international standards at a cost of Rs3 billion (Dh173 million) to berth super-liner ships and will have facilities like shopping malls, duty-free shops, restaurants, hotels and so on. It will have a reception, check-in, immigration and security facility for over 700,000 tourists per annum. The project will be completed by December 2019 with the Port Trust handling modernisation and expansion of the terminal.

Situated at Ballard Pier, the terminal is within 5-10 minutes driving distance from various centres of India’s cultural heritage like art galleries, a national and modern museum, public buildings that are of architectural magnificence, the shopping areas of Colaba Causeway, Marine Drive as well as the iconic Gateway of India and Taj Mahal Hotel.

Presently, the MbPT is handling cruise vessel operations at Ballard Pier extension berth which has a terminal building for this purpose. The multi-purpose berth has its limitations since it is also a custom-notified area. Entry and exit are highly regulated and this presents a barrier for a free flow essential for a cruise terminal. Moreover, it lacks the amenities to be provided as per international norms.

The new terminal, that will be upgraded and modernised, will be built on international standards to handle big size cruise vessels carrying 5,000 passengers.

Gadkari, who handles road transport, highways, shipping and water resources, said the terminal would be a boost to the economy with international tourists spending $70-$100 (Dh260-Dh367) per day for offshore excursion. It will also lead to creation of jobs for locals.

To make India an attractive cruise destination, tourists with e-visas will be exempted from biometric enrolment till December 2020. This will make immigration clearance faster, leaving passengers with more time to spend onshore.

Gadkari said 80 cruise-ships came to Mumbai in the last one year and 950 cruise ships will come in the next five years. He also informed of various projects of MbPT worth Rs65 billion. Of these projects, 27 projects are in the pipeline and will be inaugurated during the year. Sagarmala (ocean garland) project for Maharashtra is worth Rs2.41 trillion, he added.

According to the Ministry of Shipping, India’s outbound leisure tourism market is expected to cross Rs1 trillion by 2020.

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Mumbai's much-anticipated International Cruise Terminal is on track to be fully operational by 2024, according to Chief Minister Shinde. This significant development promises to transform the city into a major hub for international cruise tourism. The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal project, long-awaited by both tourists and the maritime industry, is set to revolutionize the way India handles international cruise ships. The terminal will provide state-of-the-art facilities for cruise liners, enhancing the overall cruise experience for travelers. This initiative aligns with India's ambitious plans to bolster its tourism sector and promote maritime connectivity. Key highlights of the upcoming terminal include customs and immigration facilities, modern amenities, and a smooth entry and exit process for cruise passengers. The terminal is expected to cater to millions of tourists and generate substantial revenue for the region. As 2024 approaches, Mumbai is poised to become a vital destination for international cruise enthusiasts. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development.

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The terminal is situated at Ballard Pier (BPX) within 5-10 minutes driving distance from the Taj Mahal Hotel, Museum, Art galleries, CBD of Fort, Colaba Causeway, Nariman Point and Marine Drive.   

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Mumbai Port to be the hub of cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair: Authority chairman Rajiv Jalota

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The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at BPX-Indira Dock, the much anticipated and ambitious project of Mumbai Port Authority, is expected to be commissioned by July 2024. Mumbai Port Authority chairman Rajiv Jalota said that out of the total project cost of Rs 495 Cr, Rs 303 Cr will be incurred by the Authority for bare infrastructure and the remaining Rs 192 Cr will be invested by private operator/s for the interiors including elevators, escalator and multi storied car parking. The terminal will have a capacity of handling 200 ships and 1 million passengers per annum. Jalota was talking to the press Thursday on the occasion of completion of seven years of the government of India’s flagship Sagarmala programme for development of ports across the country. Built on an area of 4.15 lakh sq ft, the first-of-its-kind iconic sea cruise terminal in India, two cruise ships will be able to berth at a time on the dock .The terminal will have 22 elevators, 10 escalators and multi-storied car parking for 300 cars, facility for recreation, leisure and retail. “Domestic and international cruising is expected to be the main activity at Mumbai Port in the coming days. The Mumbai Port Authority is laying special focus on cruise tourism, passenger transportation and ship repair,” said Jalota.   The MPA chief further said that to showcase India as a cruise destination and to establish and promote the ports of  Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and those on the east coast as cruise hubs of the nation, a Cruise Conference is being planned. He also spoke about other ongoing projects Speaking on Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse Development, Jalota said the Kanhoji Angre Island is being developed under the Lighthouse Tourism scheme. It is aimed to enhance the scope of cruise tourism and attract international passengers. “The work order for the project has been issued and scheduled commercial operation will be March 2023. Mumbai Port has done developmental works worth Rs 18 crore on the island which attracts a lot of visitors,” he said. The island will have facilities for trekking, sit-outs, viewing galleries, interesting pergolas and resting benches, out- door restaurants, performances, overnight camping, etc. Speaking on Fish Jetty at Mallet Bunder harbour that normally handles more than 700 trawlers per day and around 900 trawlers on peak days, he said, “This may soon increase to 1,300. We are planning to develop a fishing harbour to decrease the congestion under the Sagarmala Project. We are planning to start this work in 2022 and we aim to finish it in two years.” The project is fully funded by Sagarmala and Fisheries Department, GoI to cater to increased demand from fishermen community. In addition to the above, a third chemical berth is being constructed at Pirpau which is funded by Sagarmala and have capacity addition of 2 MMTPA, displacement load of 72,500 T catering to handle chemicals including LPG. The project will be commissioned in March 2024. The project cost is Rs 161 Cr and 50% of the cost is shared by GoI under the Sagarmala funding. The projects that got completed under Sagarmala  include, 5th Oil Berth at Jawahar which got commissioned on January 30, 2021, Redevelopment and Facelift of Indira Dock, Construction of Passenger Boat Landing Jetty at Kanhoji Angre Island, Development of Domestic Cruise Terminal, Offshore Container Terminal (Automobile Hub Export Terminal), Bunkering Terminal at Jawahar Dweep and Ship Repair Operations at 7 Indira Dock and Development of Hughes Dry Dock which will have world class ship repair facility at Mumbai and a floating dry dock. Some ambitious proposed port infrastructure development under Sagarmala projects include: Development of Marina at 5.02Ha at Prince Dock. The facility with an estimated cost of Rs 575 Cr in PPP mode will have 300 yachts. RPF bids for same are expected to be invited shortly and scheduled commercial operation is expected to start from March 2027. The ropeway between Sewri and Elephenta in Mumbai Harbour will be the worlds’ longest ropeway over sea (approx 8 kms) with all required infrastructure at both terminal ends. Development of Ecological and Cultural Park at Sewri is expected to ensure protection and enhancement of historical heritage area including Sewree Fort and also provide sustainable socio- economic and financial model for the project. Implementation of the Dedicated Goods line between Wadala and Kurla will help evacuate seamless port traffic 24x7. Amongst the ongoing projects, the Tank Farm reclaimed area of 13.5 Ha at JD 5 created using excavated rock material of Mumbai Metro, will be used for storage of crude oil having capacity of 3.6 lakhs. With reclamation expected to complete by December 2022, it will be handed over to oil PSUs for setting up crude oil tankages. The Floating Storage and Regasification Unit being set up at the cost of Rs 2,600 Cr on PPP mode is scheduled for commercial operation in June 2025. The floating LNG terminal will transfer LNG to storage tanks to convert into gas through regasification unit and then transfer it through submarine pipelines connecting to the existing GAIL pipeline grid at Uran. All said projects by Mumbai Port Authority under Sagarmala will cost Rs 8757.81 Cr and expected to generate employment opportunities, add to maritime economy enhance tourism and allied industries.                              Sagarmala is an ambitious national initiative of the Ministry of Shipping, GoI, to bring about a steep change in India’s logistics sector performance by unlocking full potential of India’s coastline and waterways. Sagarmala aspires to reduce logistics costs for EXIM and domestic cargo leading to overall cost savings of Rs 35,000 Cr to Rs 40,000 Cr per annum focusing on the concept of port-led development. The Sagarmala scheme encompasses projects worth Rs. 5.48 lakh crore, out of which 194 projects worth Rs. 99,000 crore have been completed and 217 projects worth Rs. 2.12 lakh crore are under implementation. Mumbai Port caters to 8.61% of the country’s sea borne trade handled by major ports of the country and caters to 16.07% of POL traffic handled by major ports.    

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October 17, 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi heralded a new era in India’s maritime history at the 3rd Global Maritime India Summit-2023 (GMIS). His vision illuminated the path towards establishing India as the third-largest economy in the world, with maritime trade playing a central role in this ambitious trajectory.

“India, with its vast coastline, robust ecosystem, and a tapestry of cultural heritage, has initiated the world’s largest river cruise service. The next monumental step is the launch of the Modern International Cruise Terminal in Mumbai,” articulated the Prime Minister. Modi emphasized the four pillars: development, demography, democracy, and demand as cornerstones in nurturing India’s maritime prowess.

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The upcoming International Cruise Terminal in Mumbai stands as a testimony of maritime infrastructural excellence. Planned to be started in 2024, the terminal is envisioned to be a hub of activity, with the capacity to accommodate 200 cruise ships and manage a flux of 1 million passengers annually. This initiative is not merely a project but a testament to India’s commitment to bolstering its maritime capabilities and facilitating global trade and tourism, informed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The Chief Minister also revealed a multitude of innovative strategies, including the amalgamation of multimodal connectivity that bridges rail and waterways. This, coupled with infrastructural enhancements like hydrogen hubs and LNG bunkering facilities, propels Maharashtra’s ports into realms of unparalleled efficiency and innovation.

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The event also commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Mumbai Port Trust. A tribute to this legacy was showcased through the release of a postage stamp and a book, ‘Propelling India’s Maritime Vision’, by Governor Ramesh Bais and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Governor Bais echoed the significance of maritime trade as the linchpin in Mumbai’s metamorphosis into a vibrant financial hub. The multifaceted contributions of ports and harbors have been pivotal, and a sincere call was made to sharpen focus on modern technology and security in augmenting international trade relations.

Signifying progress, the 2022-23 period marked a significant uptick in cargo volumes in Maharashtra, and new horizons were unveiled in passenger transport. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPT) has been spotlighted as a remarkable contributor to this success, standing tall among the top 30 global ports.

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Port Mumbai cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Mumbai, Bombay, India. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Mumbai (aka Bombay) is a major Indian Ocean port and capital city of India's Maharashtra state (country's second-most populous and the world's 9th most populous). The city has urban population around 12,5 million (metro 18,5+ million).

Mumbai City is located on India's west coast and features a deepwater natural harbor. The city is also the country's wealthiest and is currently ranked the world's 37th by metro GDP. Mumbai also has India's highest number of millionaires and billionaires. The city is India's commercial, financial and entertainment capital, and among the world's top 10 in terms of financial flow (generates over 6% of India's GDP), accounting for 25% of India's industrial output, 70% of its maritime shipping trade and 70% of all capital transactions.

During British Raj (British India period 1858-1947), most of the buildings were constructed in Gothic Revival style - with Dutch roofs, German gables, Swiss facade timbering, casements, arches, plus traditional for India elements.

Approx 280 km (170 mi) to the north of Mumbai (direct/sea distance) is located the Alang Shipbreaking Yard , where are dismantled and recycled over 50% of the world's retired marine vessels.

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Mumbai City is served by two main seaports - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT). The Port (locode INBOM) features one of the world's best natural harbors, as well as extensive wetdock and drydock facilities.

Commissioned on May 26, 1989, Jawaharlal Nehru Port is India's busiest seaport. It handles around 60% of the country's total containerized cargo.

Ferries  (leaving from Ferry Wharf, Mazagaon) link the city with all neighbouring islands. Port Mumbai has also an important naval base (to the southeast of the city). In-port water transportation is via hovercrafts, catamarans and ferries. Services are regularly scheduled and provided via both government and private companies. Since December 2018, the ports Mumbai and Mormugao are linked via regularly scheduled cruiseferry line.

Port Mumbai serves major cruise ship companies , including  P&O ,  Crystal ,  Costa ,  Holland America . To attract major international brands, in 2016, Mumbai Port Trust started offering cruise ship concessions, including cancellation of ousting charges (when the port had to move berthed cargo vessel) and a berth / docking certainty. Before 2016, cargo vessels were given preference over cruise liners, and the ship's operator had to book berthing 6 months in advance.

Until 2008, Port Mumbai had numerous cruise ship calls annually, but its high taxes forced most shipowners / operators to shift to Singapore . For season 2014-2015, the cruise port had scheduled a total of 37 ship calls (at Ballard Pier). During season 2015-2016 were handled 59 ship calls. Of those, 44 were visiting Mumbai as call port, the other 15 ‘were roundtrips. For season 2016-2017, the cruise port handled 55 ship calls with ~60,000 passengers.

On February 17, 2018, India's Prime Minister inaugurated Fourth Container Terminal (FCT), which is managed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust. The new containership terminal nearly doubled the port's TEU capacity. After completion of the construction project's Phase 2 (in 2022), the port's annual capacity will be 5 times bigger (100 lakh containers annually). FCT is managed under a 30-year concession deal. Construction works started in October 2015.

The new terminal has India's deepest berths allowing docking of the world's largest boxships . The facility has total quay length of 1 km. Its gantry cranes reach 22 rows wide or greater. The terminal's handling capacity is 3 boxships simultaneously. The new terminal is linked to a dedicated railroad freight corridor with capacity ~350 TEU-containers per rake. Its rail facilities are the country's largest, with capacity to handle 1,5 km (1 mi) long container trains. There is also a storage facility for 1600 reefers (refrigerated containers) used for the shipping of agricultural and horticulture produce.

In 2018, APM Terminals Mumbai (2006-commissioned, aka "Gateway Terminals India"/GTI) became India's first container terminal to handle over 2 million TEUs in a calendar year. In 2019, APM Mumbai again reported 2+ million handled TEUs. GTI is a joint venture between APM Terminals and CONCOR/Container Corporation of India. The facility has total berth length 712 m (2336 ft), yard area 128 acres (52 hectares), modern equipment (10x quay cranes, 40x RTGs/rubber-tired gantry cranes, 3x RMGs/rail-mounted cranes).

In the period November 2019 through February 2020, in Mumbay was homeported the operated by  Costa Cruises  (shipowner Carnival Corporation ) ship Costa Victoria . In season 2019-2020, the liner had scheduled a total of 259 port calls (booked berthings) in Mumbai Port (compared to only 40 in season 2015-2016).

Among India's 5 main cruise ports ( Chennai ,  Goa ,  Cochin ,  Mangalore , Mumbai) that receive foreign passenger ships, Mumbai receives the biggest number of port calls. To handle the growing traffic, the old passenger terminal building was replaced by a new cruise terminal that is 10 times bigger than the old one.

On May 18, 2021, SPACEVPL ( SP Armada Clean Energy Ventures Pvt Ltd) signed with Mumbai Port Trust a 30-year license agreement to operate and maintain (till 2051) an FSRU (Floating Storage Regasification Unit) in Mumbai Harbour.

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In February 2022,  APM Terminals Mumbai announce an investment og USD 115 million in port infrastructure developments to increase the capacity by ~10% (up to 2,18 million TEUs). The project included purchasing 6x StS cranes (Ship-to-Shore) and 3x RMG cranes (Rail-Mounted Gantry).

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Mumbai Harbour's new cruise ship terminal (Mumbai International Cruise Terminal) is in the city's west end and in the Ulhas River estuary's southern part. The facility is at close proximity to major city highlights but it is recommended to use transport, and not to walk the distance. Taxis are not available at the terminal. There is a rank ten minutes away, within walking distance.

Mumbai's cruise port handled a total of 27,827 tourists/passengers during season 2012-13, via 41 ship calls. The city's international airport is approx 14 km (9 mi) away from the cruise terminal.

Mumbai Cruise Terminal is at Ballard Pier. The building has check-in, luggage handling facilities, duty-free shops, passenger lounge (waiting hall), souvenir stalls (selling handicrafts). From the ferry wharf (on berth 3) are offered cruise tours to Elephanta Island (in Mumbai Harbour) and the beaches located across.

By Mumbai Harbour's cruise port development plan was upgraded the existing passenger terminal and a new building (10 times larger) was constructed. The new terminal has Convention Center, Shopping Mall, Conference Hall, premium Yacht Marina (boat mooring facility).

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To make the city a gateway to India's international cruising tourism, Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) invested into the construction of a new/larger passenger terminal, with modern-design facilities and amenities, such as escalators, restaurants, shops, etc - similar (and better) to those that are standard for the modern airport terminals.

Construction works at Ballard Pier officially started on January 11, 2018. MbPT handles the terminal's modernization and expansion project, budgeted at INR (₨/rupee) 197 million (USD 31 million). The project was 2-phased, with scheduled completion in 2019-Q4 (by December). Replacing the existing facility, the new terminal (at BPX-Indira Dock) has annual capacity of ~700,000 passengers.

In May 2018,  Port Amsterdam announced plans to bid for the new terminal by partnering with the local company JM Baxi & Co. Under the contract will be constructed terminal's overall structure.

Due to the COVID crisis, the terminal's construction was delayed and is currently scheduled for commissioning/inauguration in July 2024.

Due to design changes/expansion, the project's cost doubled - to INR (₨/rupee) 495 (USD 65,135416 million), of which Rs 303 (US$39,870770M) was incurred by Mumbai Port Authority, and the remaining by private companies/ship operators.

The new cruise terminal can handle annually ~200 ships and has capacity to berth/dock two ships simultaneously. The interior design features 10 escalators, 22 elevators, a multi-storied car parking (capacity 300 vehicles).

  • Gateway of India: the most popular monument in Mumbai. The Gateway of India dates from 1924 and commemorates the King George V and Queen Mary visit. The monument is a British Raj era symbol. Located in walking distance from Mumbai cruise terminal, opposite of the Tower Hotel and Taj Palace.
  • Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat: discover the city inside with the most popular laundry at open air. It is located next to railway station Mahalaxmi.
  • Haji Ali: dates from 1431 and is both tomb and a mosque. Located in the central area of the city.
  • Bollywood: Mumbai is the home of Bollywood. The film center is located in the western suburbs, in Goregaon.
  • Kala Ghoda Art Precinct: the Black horse statue indicates the cultural center of Mumbai. The area includes the best museums and art galleries of the city. Interesting event in February is the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Located in the south part of the city, between Colaba and the Fort.
  • Heritage Buildings: visit some of the most captivating architectural marvels like Prince of Wales Museum, the Bombay High Court, Victoria Terminus railway station and the Horniman Circle buildings. There is an open deck bus tour possibility.

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Mumbai – Goa Cruise Service ‘Angriya’ Flagged Off

Domestic Cruise Sector will provide jobs to 2.5 lakh youth in next five years: Union Minister for Shipping

India has the potential to attract 40 lakh cruise tourist passengers by 2041: Shri Nitin Gadkari

Ticketing systems for water transport, coastal roads, monorail and metro rail will soon be integrated: Maharashtra CM

The new domestic cruise terminal in Mumbai has been inaugurated today, October 20, 2018, by the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Nitin Gadkari and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis. The much-awaited Mumbai - Goa cruise service 'Angriya' was also flagged off on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Gadkari said that the domestic cruise sector will provide employment opportunities to 2.5 lakh youth in next five years. It will cater to nearly 30 lakh passengers from Mumbai in the next ten years. He said that India has the potential to attract 40 lakh cruise tourist passengers by 2041, out of which 32 lakh would visit Mumbai; he said that the domestic cruise terminal as well as the soon-to-be inaugurated international cruise terminal will hugely benefit them. The Minister also said that works to the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakh crore have been earmarked for ports under the Sagarmala project.

The Chief Minister said that Shri Gadkari has opened the east coast of Mumbai to the common people. He said that the domestic and the international cruise terminals will create jobs and have a positive impact on development. Speaking of various transports modes such as water, coastal roads, monorail and metro rail, Shri Fadnavis said that the ticketing systems of these various modes will soon be integrated.

The Mumbai – Goa Cruise Service is India’s first luxury cruise liner. It would sail to Goa three days a week. It would give a new dimension to cruise services and help expand its horizons in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala.

The new terminal is centrally air-conditioned, with façade lighting. Mid-size cruise vessels with a carrying capacity of 300 – 400 passengers would be operated from Mumbai to Goa from the new terminal.

Interacting with the media on board the maiden voyage of Angriya, the Union Minister Shri Gadkari said that 100 cruises such as this will be started, giving a boost to Mumbai Goa connectivity. He said that such services will be launched in rivers too. Water hotels will be set up along the Thane - Virar route. Water taxis will become operational for the new airport and for Panvel. He added that the Central Government is ready to build a jetty to facilitate water transport from Thane. A sea plane too is being planned, said the Minister.

The Bhumi Pujan for the Reclamation at Jawahar Dweep for Tank Farm was also performed on the occasion. Under this project, excavated rock material from Metro Rail Project is being utilized by Mumbai Port for reclaiming 13 Ha. of land at Jawahar Dweep. The reclaimed land will be used for tank farm for storage of crude having capacity of 4.28 lakhs KL. The project is scheduled to be completed by October 2019.

The project adopts an environment-friendly approach for reclamation. It will result in savings of 50 lakh km of truck movement through city roads and about 12 lakh litres of diesel for MMRCL, resulting in less pollution. For BPCL and HPCL, 16 tanks each of 26,800 tonnes capacity for storing crude oil will be provided through this. It will also result in shorter distance of pumping, faster vessel turnaround and would enable more effective use of storage tanks at refinery.

The Bunkering facilities at Jawahar Dweep were also opened on the occasion. This is being done as the result of a tripartite agreement between BPCL, HPCL and Mumbai Port Trust. With the development of the Barge Handling Facility at Jawahar Dweep, Mumbai Port Trust has reinforced its identity as a Bunkering Hub, and is now geared up to meet a target bunker sales of 2.5 MMTPA by the year 2023.

The occasion also saw the handing over of Dry Dock and four berths at Indira Dock to Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for 29 years, for floating Dry Dock and afloat repairs, as part of a joint venture between Mumbai Port Trust and CSL. The main objective of this project is to develop a world-class Integrated Ship Repair Facility at par with international shipyards, in line with the “Make in India” initiative. With the upgradation of Dry Dock and introduction of Floating Dry Dock, the facility will be able to cater to 140 vessels per year (as compared to 30 per year now) and would gradually increase it to 200 vessels per year.

MP Shri Arvind Sawant; State Tourism Minister, Shri Jaykumar Rawal; state Ministers Shri Vinod Tawde, Shri Subhash Desai, Shri Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Shri Madan Yerawar were present on the occasion.

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