One finds out that India is new to the concept of clusters when maritime industry is the topic of discussion. The last time when cluster development was talked about in the country was when Gujarat Maritime Board had successfully implemented the cluster based approach for development of shipbuilding yards in 2007.

To integrate the soft as well as the hard infrastructure in the maritime industry under one umbrella, we are seriously contemplating development of a Maritime Cluster in India.

We aim to capitalize on Gujarat’s 1600 km long coastline by setting up a Maritime Cluster - an ecosystem that’ll cover services providers and other stakeholders - as a one-stop solution for the entire maritime fraternity.

Gujarat Maritime Cluster is committed to driving innovation and growth within the Maritime Industry for implementing the vision of our hon’ble Prime Minister under the guidance of the hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat to make Gujarat a vibrant and successful international hub for maritime services.

I am confident that through collaboration and co-operation of all domestic and international stakeholders in the maritime industry, we will continue to make great strides in advancing the maritime sector and positioning our cluster as a global leader in the industry, under the guidance of the hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat.