The Indian government is developing shipbuilding facilities in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step in maritime industry growth. A partnership with South Korea’s HD Hyundai aims to enhance local production of large ships for intercontinental trade, particularly at Thoothukudi, projected to be worth £10,000 billion.
The crew of an Indian fishing boat reported a collision with an LPG tanker off southern India, causing their vessel to sink. Despite the incident, all nine crew members were rescued. The tanker, Nus, continued on its voyage without stopping. The vessel’s questionable history has raised concerns among maritime authorities and the fishing community.
Tamil Nadu is strategically positioning itself as a global manufacturing hub by expanding its maritime infrastructure. The opening of the Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor highlights the state’s commitment to developing its ports, with plans for a greenfield port at Cuddalore. This effort aims to boost exports and imports, utilizing coastal shipping to reduce transportation costs significantly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Tuticorin International Container Terminal in Tamil Nadu as a beacon of India’s marine infrastructure, boosting capacity at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. With state-of-the-art amenities and a focus on gender diversity, the terminal is set to reduce logistics costs and contribute to India’s maritime development goals.
