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- Inaugurated by: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- Location: Ballard Pier, Mumbai
- Developed Under: Cruise Bharat Mission
- Investment: ₹556 crores
- Passenger Capacity: 1 million annually, ~10,000 daily
- Infrastructure Highlights:
- 4 floors: 2 for check-in & immigration (72 counters), 2 for commercial use
- Can accommodate 5 ships at a time (up to 300m in length, 11m draft)
- Parking for over 300 vehicles
- Design: Maritime-inspired architecture with wave-themed ceiling, rose gold accents, and interactive selfie points
Heritage and Environmental Initiatives
- Heritage Sites Revamped:
- Fire Memorial at Victoria Docks (Golden Tears theme)
- Port House (Ballard Estate) and Evelyn House (Colaba) with façade lighting
- Sagar Upvan Garden Renovated:
- Features 500+ plant species, Arabian Sea views, pathways, botanical learning areas
- Developed with Tata Trusts support, includes 25,000 KLD Sewage Treatment Plant
Green Port Initiative
- Shore to Ship Power Supply Launched:
- Reduces emissions and noise from docked vessels
- Boosts energy efficiency and operational cleanliness
- Fuel Infrastructure Added:
- 2 HSD units, 1 gasoline unit, and a fast EV charger
MoUs for Vadhavan Port: ₹5700+ Crore Investment
- Objective: Transform Vadhavan into a top 10 global port
- Projects Signed:
- ₹4200 crore: Terminal for container, bulk & liquid cargo
- ₹1000 crore: Bulk & liquid cargo terminal
- ₹500 crore: Liquid cargo jetty & tank farm (3,00,000 CBM capacity)
Cruise Bharat Mission
- Pillars:
- Ocean & Harbour Cruises
- River & Inland Cruises
- Island & Lighthouse Cruises
- Goals by 2029:
- 10 international cruise terminals
- 100 river cruise terminals
- 5 marinas along the coast
- 1 million sea cruise and 1.5 million river cruise passengers
- 5000+ km waterways integrated
- 4 lakh+ jobs across cruise value chain
