GMC Physical Membership

“Become a member of first-of-its-kind Maritime Cluster – A dedicated ecosystem for soft services related to global shipping industry in GIFT City, leveraging on their proximity and improved access.”

List of some of our many benefits of a GMC Physical Membership

Ease in availability of professional services from various value chain actors registered in the cluster from across multiple maritime functions – Greater Bargaining and Lobbying Power
Ease in access to sectoral government regulatory agencies (viz. GMB, DG Shipping, etc.), thus facilitating Ease of Doing Business for cluster members[Directorate General of Shipping is considering locating their Regional Office in Gujarat Maritime Cluster – Once DG Shipping’s Regional Office is setup in the Cluster, all the services / clearances offered by them (as well as their allied organisations) could be easily availed by the cluster members]
Taxation and Fiscal benefits entailed with GIFT City’s SEZ and IFSC, subject to company’s eligibility for presence in City’s SEZ / IFSC; Other envisaged tax / policy reforms in Maritime Cluster
Facilitation of international and commercial disputes resolution at Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in GIFT City
An Alternate Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR), focussed on Maritime/Shipping, is planned in the Cluster, to ensure economic benefits and Ease of Doing Business to the Indian maritime fraternity which currently has to depend on International Arbitration Centres

Gujarat Maritime University will address the industry-ready manpower requirements for cluster members and pave way for industry-academia collaboration for Innovation / R&D
Training & Certification – Access to relevant training and certification programs organised in collaboration with Gujarat Maritime University (which has tie-ups with world renowned maritime institutes like Erasmus University, STC International, etc.) or any other affiliate institutions; Members could create bespoke training modules / certificate programs for the company at a special member price
Seminars & Networking Events – Access to seminar & networking events organised by Maritime Cluster accruing into better networking & business development avenues
World-class Infrastructure in GIFT City
World-class banking with wide array of banks/financial institutions in GIFT City
Excellent social infrastructure in and around GIFT City

GMC Virtual Membership

The virtual members will not be eligible for any subsidies/ schemes/rebates/concessions which may be rolled out by Gujarat Maritime Board / Gujarat Maritime Cluster for attracting physical participation in the Maritime Cluster.

A virtual membership in Gujarat Maritime Cluster will allow the maritime and logistics sector players to be a part of the India’s first maritime cluster, without having to invest on physical office space. Virtual Membership services will benefit from the brand value of Gujarat Maritime Cluster and the ability to use the tag of Gujarat Maritime Cluster on all customer communications – business cards, websites and marketing collaterals.

“Become a part of India’s first maritime cluster community irrespective of where they are located without incurring capital costs”

Branding & Promotion:GMC gives it members an opportunity to promote their business and use the network to establish business collaboration.
Recognition & Status for Virtual Members:Organisation’s name and logo will be displayed on Gujarat Maritime Cluster’s website; Organisation can use Gujarat Maritime Cluster’s name, logo, professional business address on their branding / promotional materials, company websites, email signature, business cards, etc.
Online Community Access:A platform to interact with other members and share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Also, gives and ease in availability of professional services and access to sectoral regulators
Resource Library:Exclusive information about Gujarat’s Non-Major Ports; Repository of admiralty suits/cases administered in Gujarat and India (proposed)

Training & Certification:Access to relevant training and certification programs organised in collaboration with Gujarat Maritime University (which has tie-ups with world renowned maritime institutes like Erasmus University, STC International, etc.) or any other affiliate institutions; Members could create bespoke training modules / certificate programs for the company at a special member price.
Seminars & Networking Events:Access to seminar & networking events organised by Maritime Cluster accruing into better networking & business development avenues
Opportunity to Publish:An excellent opportunity for members to share their news / featured articles / accomplishments on the Gujarat Maritime Website that would reach out to a wider audience
Advertise with us:Gives an excellent platform to post advertisement on the website at a subsidised rate
Priority Treatment:for Physical Presence in Cluster

GMC Physical Membership

List of some of our many benefits of a GMC Physical Membership

GMC Virtual Membership

“Become a part of India’s first maritime cluster community irrespective of where they are located without incurring capital costs”

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