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 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 [...]
A 7 meter earthen embankment in Ghogha will register an accident Fear of ship collision when embankment disappears in high tide: gross negligence in GMB’s performance Illegal dumping of dredging waste materials right next to the turning circle of the Ro-Pax ferry project Late on Thursday Dt.23rd November 2023 evening, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
