Princess Astrid of Belgium Visits JNPA to Strengthen Indo-Belgian Maritime Cooperation

Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, representing His Majesty the King, visited the JNPA-APEC Training Centre with a delegation to strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Belgium. The visit included a briefing on the port’s infrastructure and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a port-focused training institute in India.

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Weekly News Roundup: Innovations, Funding, and Security Challenges Unveiled

This week’s maritime news highlights significant developments from 02 Sep. to 08 Sep. 2024. Key topics include India’s ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund to boost shipbuilding, recovery in dry cargo shipping, innovations in marine fuels, and updates on the Red Sea crisis. Environmental challenges and Seychelles’ efforts against maritime crime are also covered.

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Vadhavan Port to Boost India’s Maritime Power and Maharashtra’s Economy

Maharashtra’s economic growth is on the rise with new projects from both central and state governments. The Vadhavan Port, inaugurated by PM Modi, will boost the rural economy with its impressive capacity. It will accommodate large vessels, setting it to become a global trade hub. This project will create jobs and drive economic growth in the region.

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Cabinet approval for mega Vadhavan port stalled as PMO clears HAM model for development

Challenges and Concerns Surrounding Vadhavan Mega Port Project Implementation

The proposed Vadhavan port in Maharashtra faces new hurdles as the PMO suggests using the Hybrid Annuity Model for its development. This move raises concerns and delays Cabinet approval, impacting the project’s timeline. Despite skepticism from industry sources, this model could reshape the port’s structure and operation, bringing in private operators for different terminals.

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