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.

As the CEO of this company, I am proud to implement the vision of our Hon'ble Prime Minister under the guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat to setup the world's most vibrant, efficient and successful Maritime Cluster, and play a crucial role in India's economic growth under the guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat through the development and expansion of our maritime of industries through synergetic collaboration, and serve as a hub for research and development, fostering collaboration and knowledge- sharing among industry players. As our Prime Minister stated, 'it is a new organisation paving the way for New India'. We believe that our success is built on the satisfaction of our members and we strive to exceed their expectations. We look forward to facilitating you.