Shipping and Waterways Archives

September 6, 2025 8:59 AM

India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project launched at VOC Port

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port in Tamil Nadu on Friday, marking a milestone in the country’s clean energy trans...

August 8, 2025 11:31 AM

With Coastal Shipping Bill, Parliament Completes Landmark Maritime Law Reforms

The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025, was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said on Friday. The Bill, proposed by Union Minister of Ports, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to unlock India’s 11,098-kilometre-...

May 19, 2025 10:26 PM

Sonowal reviews inland waterways projects in Assam and Northeast; Rs.1,500 cr projects in pipeline to boost maritime growth

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of inland waterways infrastructure projects in Assam and the Northeast. The high-level meeting, attended by senior officials from the Minist...

April 16, 2025 3:09 PM

Cargo traffic on National Waterways hits record high of 145.5 million tonnes in FY 2024-25

Cargo movement on National Waterways reached a record high of 145.5 million tonnes (MMT) in FY 2024–25, while the number of operational waterways increased from 24 to 29, marking a major milestone for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)....

February 28, 2025 3:29 PM

National Waterways Regulations to unlock new opportunities for private sector in inland waterways development

In a significant move to enhance infrastructure and attract private sector investment, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced new regulations to streamline processes and promote efficient use of India’s vast waterways ...

November 3, 2023 1:40 PM

International Cruise Liner ‘Costa Serena’ sets sail In Mumbai

After the success of luxury river cruise Ganga Vilas, another international major Costa is all set to start its coastal cruise operations in Indian waters today. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal is set to launch th...

October 17, 2023 4:41 PM

India is moving towards becoming a global cruise hub, says PM Modi at GMIS 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai via video conferencing on October 17. The summit is the biggest Maritime Event in the country and will witness the participation of Ministers f...

August 16, 2023 12:06 PM

MV Ganga Vilas cruise opened way for river tourism

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal gave information about the Ganga Vilas cruise in Rajya Sabha today. Sonowal highlighted the journey of MV Ganga Vilas. The MV Ganga Vilas river cruise was laucnhed last year and...