Captain of Ports Terminal Building Opened in Goa, Phase-I Priority for Goa Water Metro

On 26th June, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, in Panaji, inaugurated Goa's new Captain of Ports Terminal Building, a ₹48.87-crore waterfront facility designed to strengthen maritime administration, improve vessel monitoring and navigation, and support the state's vision of sustainable maritime development.

Captain of Ports Terminal Building
- Inaugurated on 26 June 2026 in Panaji.
- ₹48.87 crore G+3 waterfront facility spanning 4,405 sq. m.
- Inspired by the form of a ship, overlooking the Mandovi River.
- Houses administrative offices, passenger facilities, navigational control, hydrographic offices, radio communications, and public amenities.
- Includes a rooftop amphitheatre (450 seats), restaurant, and terrace for events and revenue generation.

Goa Water Metro – Phase I Priority
- Announced as a priority project to provide sustainable, efficient, and eco-friendly urban mobility.
- Expected to enhance tourism and commuter convenience across Goa’s waterways.

Maritime Achievements & Reforms
- India’s ports have nearly doubled capacity in 12 years; vessel turnaround time reduced from 95 hours to 41 hours.
- Seafaring workforce: 3.23 lakh.
- Coastal cargo movement more than doubled; cruise passenger traffic up 4x.
- Operational National Waterways expanded from 3 to 32.
- India is now the world’s leading ship recycling nation by tonnage.

Goa’s Maritime Leadership
- First state to implement the Inland Vessels Act, 2021.
- Upcoming initiatives: Goa Maritime Board, Shipbuilding & Ship Repair Policy, and Maritime Master Plan.
- Establishment of Goa Institute of Maritime Excellence (GIME) for training, vessel operations, safety, and skill development.

Mormugao Port Authority
- Over ₹1,300 crore projects completed since 2014; ₹2,000+ crore underway.
- Redevelopment of Berth No. 9, Vasco Bay Project, capital dredging, new Seafarers’ Club.
- Became India’s first Green Port, introducing Green Ship Incentives.

This inauguration is both symbolic and strategic: it strengthens Goa’s maritime administration while aligning with Sagarmala Programme and Maritime India Vision 2030 to boost coastal connectivity, logistics efficiency, and sustainable growth.