Two Major Maritime Infrastructure Projects Approved in Gujarat

On 15th July 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways granted in-principle approval to two major maritime infrastructure projects in Gujarat under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS).

1. Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster at Porbandar

  • To be developed at Kuchhadi, Porbandar district across nearly 2,000 acres.
  • Implemented through the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park-Gujarat (NSHIP-Gujarat), a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Gujarat Maritime Board.
  • The integrated maritime manufacturing hub will include:
    • Modern shipyards,
    • Ancillary manufacturing units,
    • Common infrastructure, and
    • Skill and capability development centres.
  • It is expected to produce large commercial vessels with an annual capacity of ....
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