Maharashtra Maritime Board

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The Maharashtra Maritime Board is governmental organisation in the state of Maharashtra, India. The board is tasked with the administration of ports and harbours, conservancy, licensing of crafts, levying of fees, regulation and control of traffic. Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) came into existence in 1996 and Commissioner, Water Transport was re-designated as chief executive officer, MMB.[1]

Commissionerate of Water Transport was formed in 1990 by amalgamating 3 departments within the Port Organisation, i.e. CPO, Hydrographer and Marine Engineer, for better co-ordination and to promote development of minor and intermediate ports in the State of Maharashtra, and to administer, control and manage these ports.[1][2]

Vision

To be recognised as a world class port system and maritime infrastructure provider, a favoured choice for shipping and water-front activities.[1]

Mission

Accelerate integrated development of Maharashtra’s coastline by facilitating business-friendly investment environment and port conservation through futuristic policies and innovative port regulatory systems.[1]

Background

Maharashtra is bestowed with a coastline of 720 km, of which Greater Mumbai District has approximately 114 km, Thane District 127 km, Raigad District 122 km, Ratnagiri District 237 km, and Sindhudurg District 120 km. There are 48 Intermediate & Non-Major Ports and 35 creeks on this coastline.[3] The Port Organisation under the Buildings and Communications Department was formed by the State Government on 1 April 1963 under the control of Chief Ports Officer – Maharashtra State. Administration of ports and harbours, conservancy, licensing of crafts, levying of fees and regulation/ control of traffic etc. were entrusted to this organisation.[2]

There are 48 intermediate and minor ports situated on the coast of Maharashtra, which are organised in five Groups, each headed by a Port Officer. Following five groups of ports were formed, which are each headed by a Port Officer:

No. Group Ports
1. Bandra Group of Ports Dahanu, Tarapur, Navapur, Satpati, Kelwa-Mahim, Arnala (including Datiware), Vasal, Uttan, Versova, Manori and Bandra
2. Mora Group of Ports Trombay including Mahul, Panvel (Ulwa-Belapur), Mora, Karanja (including Rewas & Dharamtar), Mandwa, Thane, Bhiwandi and Kalyan
3. Rajpuri Group of Ports Thal, Alibag, Revdanda, Borli-Mandala, Nandgaon, Murud-Janjira, Rajpuri (Dighi), Mandad, Kumbharu and Shrivardhan
4. Ratnagiri Group of Ports Bankot, Kelshi, Harnai,_Maharashtra, Dabhol, Palshet, Borya, Jaigad, Varoda (Tivrli), Ratnagiri, Purnagad and Jaitapur
5. Vengurla Group of Ports Vijaydurg, Devgad, Achara, Malvan, Nivati, Vengurla, Redi and Kiranpani

For better co-ordination between its three branches vide GR dated 31 August 1990 the State Government created a post of Commissioner, Water Transport as Head of Department of the state’s Port Organisation.[2][3]

As a sequel to the liberalisation policy pursued by the Central Govt. in the early nineties, the State Govt. decided to transform this organization, thus far under the Commissioner, Water Transport, and constitute Maharashtra Maritime Board, with the Minister of Ports as its chairman.[1][2]

Ports in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has two major ports, Mumbai Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) both located in Mumbai harbour. While Mumbai port has been acting as one of the major gateways for more than a century, JNP has over the years since its establishment in 1990s has emerged as a premier container handling port, accounting for almost 55% of the container traffic movement amongst the major ports in India.[2]

The operational minor ( non-major) ports under Maharashtra Maritime Board( MMB) handling cargo include the ports at Dahanu, Tarapur, Dharamtar, Ulwa-Belapur, Trombay, Revdanda, Dighi, Dabhol, Bankot, Kelshi, Ratnagiri, Jaigad, Vijaydurg and Redi. The total cargo handled at the minor ports increased from 8.5 Million Tonnes in 2002-03 to 11.1 Million Tonnes in 2005-06. The cargo commodities handled at the minor ports are bulk cargo and include coal, clinker, iron ore, limestone, cement, bauxite, sand, LPG, molasses etc.[2]

MMB has also conceptualised Inland Water Transport projects under the centrally sponsored Scheme of Ministry of Shipping, GoI. Some of these include[2] -

Efforts are also on to develop passenger water transport projects around Mumbai.[2][3]

Board

Hon. Minister (Ports) Chairman
Hon. State Minister (Ports) Vice Chairman
Secretary (Ports) Member
Secretary (Industries) Member
Secretary (Finance) Member
Representative of Navy Member
Chief Executive Officer Member Secretary
Non-official members SIX other members

Functions

The functions of the Maharashtra Maritime board are:[3]

Organization Chart

Performance Highlights

The following are the performance highlights of the Maharashtra Maritime Board:[3]

Developments

Port Project

The Government of Maharashtra has encouraged development of port sector and adopted an investor-friendly Port Policy. The port policy has evolved over the years with considerable changes during 1996, 2000, 2002. The salient features of the port policy are:[4]

Upcoming ports in Maharashtra

In our endeavour to develop the port sector for meeting the requirements of India’s growing economy and to address the needs of its industry, we have entered into six Concession Agreements for development of minor ports, namely:[4]

  1. Rewas-Aware Port
  2. Dighi Port
  3. Jaigad Port (Dhamankhol Bay)
  4. Jaigad Port (Lavgan)
  5. Vijaydurg Port
  6. Redi Port

Multipurpose Terminals

The Government of Maharashtra has declared a policy for construction of multipurpose jetties on 19 August 2005 to promote transportation of cargoes through short-sea shipping (SSS — Coastal Route).These Jetties can also handle international cargo through lighter-age operations.[4]

Salient Features of the policy

MMB invites entrepreneurs to set up multi purpose terminals along the Maharashtra coast-line for their multipurpose cargoes. These terminals would be of great help to cope with the surging need for maritime infrastructure, especially port facilities.[4]

Multi-purpose terminals in operation

Sr. No. Port Company using terminal Cargo Status
1. Karanja (Dharamtar) PNP Maritime Services Ltd. Iron Ore, Coke/ Coal, Sulpher, Bauxite In operation since 1998
2. Jaigad (Lavgan) Lavgan Dockyard Ltd. Bauxite, Molasses In operation since 2005
3. Jaigad (Katale) Marine Syndicate Ltd. Bauxite In operation since February, 2009

Permissions granted to multi-purpose terminals

Sr. No. Port Company using terminal Activity/ Cargo to be handled Status
1. Trombay –Mankhurd in Thane creek M/s. Yogayatan Ports Pvt. Ltd. Ship repair and Dry bulk Agreement signed
2. Karanja – Khopta village in Karanja Creek M/S. Continental Warehousing Corporation Ltd. Containers and Dry bulk Agreement signed
3. Revdanda – village Sanegaon in Kundalika river/ Revdanda creek M/S. Indo Energy International Ltd. Bulk cargo Agreement signed
4. Karanja (Chanje, Dist. Raigarh) M/s Karanja Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. Bulk, bagged & containers Agreement signed

Captive Jetties

In order to facilitate import of raw materials and export of finished goods for industries located on Maharashtra’s coastal belt, the Government has floated a policy for construction of captive jetties on its coast. The broad features of the policy are:[4]

Captive terminals in operation

Sr. No. Port Company using the Terminal Cargo Status
1. Panvel (Ulwa–Belapur) Ambuja Cements Ltd. Bulk Cement In operation since 1994
2. Alibag (Dharamtar) Ispat Industries Ltd. Iron Ore, Coke / Coal, Sponge Iron, Clinker In operation since 1994
3. Revdanda Vikram Ispat Ltd. Iron Ore/ Pallets / Fines, HBI, DRI In operation since 1993
4. Ratnagiri (Pawas–Ranpar) Finolex Industries Ltd. EDC, Ethylene & LPG In operation since 1993

Projects in progress

Sr. No. Port Company using Terminal Permitted Cargo Status
1. Dabhol Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt. Ltd. (previously Dabhol Power Co.) LNG Naptha Agreement likely to be signed
2. Dharamtar – Dherand Supreme Petrochem Ltd. Styrene Monomer (Liquid cargo) 30 years Concession Agreement signed on 29 June 2004

Permissions given by MMB

Sr. No. Port Company Cargo
1. Vasai Good Earth Maritime Pvt. Ltd. Salt
2. Vasai-Bhayander Saurashtra Cement Bulk Cement
3. Dabhol GMR Energy Coal
4. Dharamtar – Dherand/Shahapur Tata Power Coal
5. Dharamtar – Shahapur Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. Coal

Shipyards

MMB is encouraging private developers to set up shipyards on the Maharashtra coast. Government offers following incentives:[4]

Shipyards in Operation

Sr. No. Port/Location Company
1. Usgaon, Dabhol M/s. Bharati Shipyard Ltd.
2. Bhagwati Bunder, Ratnagiri M/s. Bharati Shipyard Ltd.

Shipyard permissions given by MMB

Sr. No. Port/Location Company Status
1. Dharamtar, Masad-Khurd M/s. BHP Engg. Agreement signed
2. Dharamtar, Mankule M/s. SKS Logistics Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
3. Khardi, Palghar, Dist. Thane M/s. Mech Marine Engrs. P. Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
4. Safale, Palghar, Dist. Thane M/s. King Prawns Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
5. Belapur, Tal. Panvel, Dist. Raigad M/s. Maldar Dredgers & Salvagers Pvt. Ltd. Agreement signed
6. Tulsunde, Tal. Rajapur, Dist. Ratnagiri M/s. Safe & Sure Shipyard Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
7. Turumbad, Murud-Janjira Dist. Raigad M/s. Bombay Marine Engg. Pvt. Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
8. Mankule, Dharamtar M/s. Amma Lines Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed
9. Rajpuri Creek Rohini/ Turumbad M/s. Das Offshore Agreement signed
10. Village Kurul, Alibag M/s. Konkan Barge Builder Pvt. Ltd. Agreement yet to be signed

Inland Water Transport

Maharashtra has 35 creeks and rivers spread across 720 km long coast line. As per available information, approx. 15 million passengers in the coastal districts of the state use Inland Water Transport annually. The State Government has recognized the importance of Inland Water Transport and has tasked MSRDC as the implementing agency for development of passenger jetties on the Western Coast of Mumbai from Nariman Point to Borivali and on the Eastern Coast of Mumbai from South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai.[4] The Government of India, Ministry of Shipping under centrally sponsored scheme for development of inland water transport has approved eight projects in Maharashtra State at an estimated cost of Rs. 30 crores. The sites approved are Vishnupuri and Isapur in district Nanded, and Karanja, Mandwa, Rajpuri, Janjira, Dighi, and Agardanda in district Raigad. These projects are at various stages of implementation.[4] The minor ports of Maharashtra together handled around 130.48 lakh passenger traffic during April to December, 2006 of which 118.70 lakh passenger traffic was through mechanised vessels and 12.7 lakh was by non-mechanised vessels.[2] Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) is developing the following IWT projects under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Ministry of Shipping, GoI and includes:[2]

  1. In Godavari River at Vishnupuri, Nanded
  2. From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Mandwa
  3. From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Karanja
  4. In Mhasla/Mandad River (Rajpuri Creek) at Rajpuri
  5. In Mhasla/Mandad River (Rajpuri Creek) at Janjira Fort
  6. In Mhasla / Mandad River( Rajpuri Creek) at Dighi
  7. In Mhasla/Mandad River(Rajpuri Creek) at Agardanda
  8. From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Rewas
  9. For eco-tourism project at Isapur, District Nanded, Maharashtra

MMB has also formulated the following projects for IWT development which are under consideration by Ministry of Shipping, Government of India:[4]

MMB is also planning to develop passenger water transport projects around Mumbai.[4] Following is the proposed network[2][4] –

Route From To
Western Sea Route Nariman Point Borivali
Eastern Sea Route South Mumbai / Gateway of India Thane / Navi Mumbai
Cross Harbour Route Gateway of India / Ferry Wharf / South Mumbai Mandwa – Rewas, JNPT, Elephanta

Marina

Marina development is a popular leisure activity throughout the world and reflects the economic development of an area. Due to high-end economic activities in the state, there is huge potential for developing marinas. Marinas attract users of speed boats & yachts and promote tourism. They also give rise to ancillary activities e.g. construction, maintenance facilities and logistic support for leisure activities; which in turn generate employment. Marinas would also help decongest water areas by eliminating un-authorised/ un-organised anchorages.[4]

Short-listed probable sites in and around Mumbai are:

Tourism & Water Sports

Dist. Sindhudurg, especially Malvan has already been declared as a marine park. This site has all the ingredients to be developed into a place of tourist attraction. This area is an ideal location for tourism and water sports activities. In addition, other potential area identified by the investors may also be considered for developing tourism and water sport activities.[4]

Wings of MMB

Marine Engineering Department

Chief Surveyor and Marine Engineer, Maharashtra Maritime Board is the Head of Department of Marine Engineering and Survey Section. This department undertakes Maintenance, Repairs and Operation of Floating Crafts. Currently, Maharashtra Maritime Board has 1 Dredger, 2 Barges, 1 Tug, 1 Mooring launch, 3 Survey Launches and 6 Speed Boats.[5] The Marine Engineering Department looks after designing & acquisition of marine crafts, development of dredging units, and execution of dredging activities. Department also undertakes acquisition and maintenance of navigational aids such as Buoys, Light Buoys, Beacons, Navigational Lights and Storm Warning Signals etc.[5] At present MMB has 47 Light-houses at various ports, 29 Navigational Buoys in navigational channels and 37 Storm warning signals to assist the fishermen, passenger traffic and commercial ships at various ports. Under Inland Vessel Act 1917, this department conducts surveys, inspections and certification of vessels. It also conducts examinations for granting Certificates of Competency as 1st Class Master, 2nd Class Master, Serang, Engineer, 1st Class Engine Driver and 2nd Class Engine Driver, after the applicants secure requisite I.V. service for appearing these examinations.[5]

Survey under Inland Vessel Act, 1917

Survey of Inland Vessels is conducted by the Chief Surveyor and Marine Engineer of the MMB. Inspection of I.V.s plying in inland waterways is carried out for checking their performance and suitability i.e. sea-keeping aspects in sheltered waters.

On payment of government prescribed fees by an applicant, MMB Surveyor boards a vessel for a reasonable time to inspect the vessel’s structure, machinery, equipments and appliances viz. life saving appliances, fire fighting equipments and navigational aids, underwater hull inspection reports, and certificates of Master and Engine Driver. Surveyor also conducts enquiry in case of an accident.[5]

The approved (by a Naval Architect) drawings and plans of the craft, which is under construction and intending to ply in inland waterways, throughout all its construction stages and final reports of trial of the vessel for seaworthiness, inclining experiment for stability, are to be sent for inspection by the MMB Surveyor.

If the surveyor is fully satisfied as to all the requirements having been complied with, and defects on the vessel, if any, is rectified to his full satisfaction, then he issues a declaration of survey to the applicant and also issues temporary certificate of survey.

The applicant on receipt of the declaration of survey delivers the papers (all copies of Life Saving Equipments, Fire Fighting Appliances and Master’s & Driver’s certificates along with the declaration ) to the O/o Chief Surveyor and Marine Engineer and takes the delivery of Certificate of Survey within 7 days. Unless specifically requested by the applicant, Certificate of Survey is not transmitted by post.[5]

Hydrographic Department

Hyrographer is the Head of the Hydrographic department within the MMB. Various hydrographic studies are carried out under his supervision.

These studies help establish need for dredging in the identified areas. He undertakes pre and post Hydrographic Surveys for dredging requirements and has a data bank of over 1150 bathymetric charts, which are made available to the users on payment.[5]

He also undertakes surveys related to navigational safety and port development, provides bathymetric data for all potential sites for planning and execution of various projects, and undertakes the work of publication of Tides every year. The Hydrographic Department has three full-fledged survey parties which are equipped with latest hydrographic equipment like Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), dual frequency echo sounders, current meters, automatic tide gauge, digital level & Hypack Hydrographic Software.[5]

Civil Engineering Department

Coastal Protection Works


Regional Port Offices

The list of offices are as follows:[6]

Main Office: Office of Chief Executive Officer and Office of Chief Port Officer Indian Mercantile Chambers, 3rd Floor, 14, Ramjibhai Kamani Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 038.

Telephone: 91-22-22612143/ 5457/ 1734/ 22692409/ 22658375. Fax: 91-22-22614331. Email: [email protected]

Hydrographer Govind Patil Marg, Khardanda, Mumbai 400 053, Telefax: 91-22-26044274.

Email: [email protected]

Marine Engineer Dadabhai Navroji Road,Opp. Bhawans college, PWD Compound, Andheri(W), Mumbai 400058.

Telephone: 91-22-26239945

Regional Port Office (Bandra) Govind Patil Marg, Khardanda, Mumbai 400 053, Telefax: 91-22-26490873
Regional Port Office (Mora) Chendani Koliwada, Thana (east), Telephone: 91-22-25328445
Regional Port Office (Murud-Janjira) Taluka Alibaug, Raigad district, Telephone: 91-952141-222746
Regional Port Office (Ratnagiri) Mandvi, Ratnagiri district 415612, Telephone: 91-952352-222160
Regional Port Office (Vengurla) At & Post Vengurla, Sindhudurg district, Telephone: 91-952366-2

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Official Page - Maharashtra Maritime Board/
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Deloitte - A background paper on Infrastructure in Maharashtra
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 MMB Official Site - Introduction
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 MAHA MMB - Developments
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Departments and Offices of MMB
  6. ↑ Maharashtra Maritime Board - Contact
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