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Sonowal Reviews Singapore Cruise Infrastructure And Facilities As India Plans Similar Terminals In Mumbai, Chennai And Goa
The plan of under-construction cruise terminal in Mumbai (Mumbai Port Authority)
India is planning to develop world-class cruise terminals in Mumbai, Goa, and Chennai, drawing inspiration from Singapore’s successful cruise tourism infrastructure.
During his Singapore visit, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal visited Singapore Cruise Centre to understand the infrastructure and facilities that has helped the South East Asian city-nation to become a thriving cruise tourism destination.
"India aims to replicate such terminals in key locations like Goa, Mumbai and Chennai to provide a fillip to the cruise tourism" said a statement by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
According to the statement, Sonowal also attended the signing ceremony of Letter of Intent (LOI) between India and Singapore on maritime digitalisation (Digital Corridor Collaboration) and Decarbonisation (Green Shipping).
Speaking on the occasion, Sonowal said, “The signing of this landmark LOI marks the bilateral collaboration as a significant step towards modernising maritime operations and advancing green shipping efforts. The Singapore-India Green and Digital Shipping Corridor will drive innovation, accelerate the adoption of low-emission technologies, and strengthen digital integration in the sector.”
Highlighting India’s maritime ambitions, the Minister stated, “India is rapidly emerging as a global maritime hub, driven by sustainability, digital innovation, and strategic partnerships.”
During his visit, Sonowal also held discussions with officials from the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) and key maritime industry leaders from the Netherlands, exploring potential collaborations in dredging, river transport, and inland waterway development, particularly for the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers.
