The Mumbai port has a natural harbor of 400 square km, with the Konkan mainland protecting it on the east and Mumbai on its west. The facilities available at the port include pilot age, storage of cargo in docks, ship repair port railway connectivity and adequate water supply.
Accessibility of the Port
The port is well connected to major cities such as Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Goa through the National Highway (NH)
The Santa Cruz (East) and Juhu airports are the nearest airports to the Mumbai sea port.Effective local transport service enables smooth movement between the port and various tourist destinations
Accommodation near the Port
Some of the major five-star hotels such as Taj Mahal hotel.
Amenities at the Port
A number of basic amenities and facilities such as drinking water, toilets, currency exchange counters, a tourist information centre and communication facilities are available at the port. It also has a well-furnished passenger lounge for visitors to rest.
Recent Developments
In order to cater to cruise vessels visiting Mumbai, the government plans to invest INR 152 crore (or USD38.3 million33) for constructing a cruise terminal near the Gateway of India. The terminal will involve a berth for the vessels to anchor and will also provide security clearances, custom and immigration facilities. The government plans to undertake this project through the PPP mode.
The cruise terminal, which is expected to be ready by 2011, will offer facilities that include the following:
Cruise vessel berth with trestle from shore
Terminal building
Marina Viewing gallery with restaurant
Terminal parking
Convention centre
Conference hall
Duty-free shops
Shopping malls
Entertainment and games
Food court
An investment of INR 1,228 crore |
