The Kerala Maritime Board is set to introduce approved maritime training courses in Kodungallur and Neendakara, following a directive from the Director General of Shipping. This move comes after a ban on unapproved private training centers, emphasizing compliance with national and international standards for maritime education to ensure seafarers’ qualifications.
The Kerala State Maritime Board (KSMB) is initiating a crackdown on unsafe vessel operations in the state’s backwaters. With around 1,500 vessels currently in operation, KSMB aims to enforce the Inland Vessels Act, 2021, ensuring safety and compliance. A deadline for mandatory registration has been set for July 15.
Kerala Maritime Board (KMB) is embarking on a project to survey land parcels at 17 ports in the state for maritime-related industries and tourism ventures through PPP. The initial focus is on locations in Kollam, Kozhikode, and other ports from Vizhinjam to Kasaragod. The goal is to generate income, revenue, and employment opportunities.
This week saw the Indian maritime sector making significant strides, including the IRS and SeaTech Solutions’ MoU for green tugboat development, a six-fold increase in waterway cargo transport, and the launch of ROV projects in Kerala. These advancements reflect a commitment to sustainability and innovation within the industry.
The Kerala Maritime Board plans to introduce ROVs for underwater exploration via a PPP model with Hie Capital Technologies. The project aims to use ROVs for various tasks like marine wreck exploration and oil exploration. Training programs for ROV operators will be established to create a skilled workforce for effective operation and maintenance.
Inaugurating a seminar on ‘Port Development and Employment’ at the Kerala Gazetted Officers’ Association Conference, emphasis was placed on the economic impact of the Vizhinjam International Port in Kerala. Panelists highlighted the importance of using natural opportunities to maximize port development, reduce pollution, and rejuvenate struggling sectors like cashew.
KMB chairman NS Pillai discussed positive meetings with shipping providers to cater to the long-standing demand for Gulf state services, with government support. The proposal, named “Gateway to Blissful Voyages,” seeks expertise in passenger ship operations to connect West Asia/GCC to Kerala through port infrastructure, offering cost-effective options to the expatriate community.
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