Maharashtra Maritime Board
The board is tasked with the administration of ports and harbours, conservancy, licensing of crafts, levying of fees, regulation and control of traffic.
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.
[2] MMB has also conceptualised Inland Water Transport projects under the centrally sponsored Scheme of Ministry of Shipping, GoI.
The salient features of the port policy are:[4] 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] 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] MMB invites entrepreneurs to set up multi purpose terminals along the Maharashtra coast-line for their multipurpose cargoes.
[4] 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] MMB is encouraging private developers to set up shipyards on the Maharashtra coast.
Government offers following incentives:[4] Maharashtra has 35 creeks and rivers spread across 720 km long coast line.
[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.
In addition, other potential area identified by the investors may also be considered for developing tourism and water sport activities.
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.
life saving appliances, fire fighting equipments and navigational aids, underwater hull inspection reports, and certificates of Master and Engine Driver.
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.
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.
