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Littoral FuturePresents Maritime Studies India 2020 2nd Edition 7th Feb 2020 Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai Topics And Discussions * Collaboration of Latest Technology *Adaptive Learning Platforms and Education Trends * Maritime Security Studies * Govt Policies and regulations * Challenges in Global Maritime Studies For Sponsorship & Speakership Contact Raja Vaiz E-mail - [email protected] Mobile No. +91 96190 56871 January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 2

The only home 7year with yet another port for foreign ships is Mumbai Port and it stands 30 20successful seminar Littoral Littoral concludes the Indian Cruise out in its role in the Industry gets a makeover Cruise Industry. with the advent of Cruise India 2019 Jalesh Cruise Lines. Indian Cruise 22A tale of Cruise Industry Industry and its magnification: from the Sri Lankan lens. An exclusive interview with 9Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Indian Shipping INSIDE 27Blue Economy and Fraternity achieves a milestone with the its role in National Development. 17approval of Ship Recycling Bill JJaannuuaaryry2022002|0Li|ttLoirtatloWrainl dW| i3nd | 3

Littoral Communications Pvt. Ltd. Vol. 3 • Issue 01 • 1st January 2020 Raja Vaiz Managing Director [email protected] Rajeev Nambiar Editor in Chief [email protected] Tiya Chatterji Associate Editor [email protected] Princy Natarajan General Manager Marketing [email protected] Chandrika Pujari Head - Events [email protected] Sonal Bhosale Graphic Designer [email protected] John P Rayen Tuticorin Zone [email protected] Srimal Fernando Sri Lanka [email protected] JanuaJraynu2a0r2y020|2L0it|tLoitrtaolraWl Winindd||34

EDITORIAL From the Desk of Managing Director orful seminars attended by well known personali- ties from the Cruise Industry. This issue carries an exclusive Interview with our Shipping Minister Shri. Manshuk Mandaviya, by our Associate Editor Tiya Chatterji. The min- ister’s hope on this most promising domain will surely cheer the Indian industry leaders. The Min- istry of Shipping is taking promising measures for the Indian cruise industry to thrive. The minister also points out at the job opportunities which will emerge out of the government’s initiatives. I also believe that Tiya’s cover story about the Indian Cruise Industry will definitely bring out more details about the potentials and prospects of this fast growing segment. The contribution made by Mumbai Port Trust’s Chairman Mr. Sanjay Bha- tia about the role of MPT is really the most inter- esting article of this special issue. While the arti- cle by Mr. Jurgen Bailom, the CEO of Zen Cruises talks more about the rose tinted Indian Perspec- tive. Mr. Srimal Fernando’s write up about the Sri Lankan Cruise line perception has added more value to this Cruise Special Edition. Dr. Kannan Rajaratnam’s article on Blue economy once again reminds us about the shipping industry’s active participation in the following years and the im- mense potential of the logistics sector in the coun- try. On this occasion, I would like to bring to your notice; Littoral’s seven forthcoming seminars in the year 2020. I am confident these events will strengthen Littoral’s position as Maritime Knowledge provider from the Indian soil. Looking forward for your support and wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year. Dear Valued Readers, Raja Vaiz Managing Editor I am glad to present to you, the Littoral Wind January 2019 magazine featuring a special issue on the Indian Cruise Industry. This issue is being delivered to you after the successful completion of Littoral Cruise India 2019 on 20th December, 2019 at Mumbai. This event was one of littoral’s most col- JJaannuuaaryry2022002|0Li|ttLoirtatloWrainl dW| i5nd | 3

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GUEST COLUMN CRUISE TOURISM IN MUMBAI Mumbai Port has seen tremendous growth in Cruise ship arrivals. In year 2017-18 only 40 Ship called with 56601 pax visited, while a year later in 2018-19, We had seen 106 Ship calls with 86757 Pax. This is to grow to 256 Ship calls in year 2019-20 as per the schedule received. To grow this business Mumbai Port Trust has undertaken many steps in terms of Physical Infrastructure and the processes as also interacted with regulatory authorities for ease of cruise business. Sanjay Bhatia Steps taken to promote the • Single e-Landing cards intro- cruise industry in the city/state? duced, valid for all ports in cruise Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust itinerary, as a travel document for • Guaranteed berths to cruise ships. the cruise tourists in various ports. Development projects that have been taken up to prmote the • SOP-2 implemented for uniform • Cabotage waived for foreign cruise industry in Mumbai & predefined services by various cruise vessels on Indian shores stakeholders like, Port, Customs, benefiting Indian passengers. • Construction of New International Immigration, CISF, Port Health, • Nodal Officer at National level, is Cruise Terminal at Mumbai. Cruise agent, Cruise Terminal oper- appointed in each port. ators, State Govt. Tourism Boards, • Waterfront Development Projects etc.. • BPX reserved for Cruise ships like sea side restaurant, Skating with priority berthing. rink, Amphitheatre, Marina, Ropax • Uniform single rate for all major terminal etc. ports is introduced with discounts • Upgradation and modernization ranging from 42% to 67%, in the of existing cruise terminal with • Operation of Floating Restaurants major Ports. more passenger amenities and in Mumbai harbour convenience. • Ousting charges removed to at- • Development of Kanhoji Angre tract more cruise vessels. • Starting New Mumbai Interna- Light House for Light House Tour- tional Cruise Terminal by Decem- ism. • Volume discount in Port Tariff upto ber 2020. January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 7 50% for Domestic Cruise Ship 75 to 100 calls – 40% • Roadmap drawn for develop- Above 100 calls – 50% ment of cruise in India by Ministry of Shipping • e-Visa introduced enabling tour- ists to avail online and on- arrival • Participation in all Cruise Trade visa facilities. Sea Trade conclaves Globally, i.e. Miami, Dubai, etc. • Biometrics exempted for e-Visa for 3 years for ease of travel, for • Roadmap/Action points for ports cruise tourists drawn for infrastructure, facilities

GUEST COLUMN and services. • Lakshdweep islands and Kad- Ganpatipule, Mumbai-Gulf etc. mat island. The third ship to homeport in • Training/Sensitisation session Mubai is ‘Angriya’ which offers held. “ To grow this business three cruises in a week to Goa. • At present there are two Domes- New destinations being devel- Mumbai Port Trust has tic cruises on Mumbai-Goa route, oped within India more domestic cruise may shortly • Maharashtra - Tarkarli, Murud undertaken many steps in commence due to reduction in do- Janjira, Ganpatipule. mestic cruise tariff by Government terms of Physical Infra- of India. • Kerala -Thiruvanathpuram, Viz- injam, and Calicut. structure and the process- January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 8 • Gujarat - Daman, Diu, Porban- dar, Dwarka, etc. es as also interacted with regulatory authorities for ease of cruise business” Mumbai becoming a hub for luxu- ry cruise tourism in the future, • Cruise lines are homeporting in Mumbai. Costa Cruise homeported for three consecutive years, and 4th year is in operation. ‘Karnika’ India’s first premier luxury cruise ship is homeported in India offering variety of cruise routes like Mumbai-Goa, Mumbai- High Seas, Mumbai-Diu, Mumbai-

COVER STORY Cruise Tourism in India Tiya Chatterji Associate Editor January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 9

COVER STORY India has a vast expanse of land which is blessed panded its passenger operations from transportation with water on three sides and pristine locations across to leisure cruising, operating sailings from England to multiple idyllic islands. The diversified flora and fau- the Mediterranean. The concept of travelling by sea na gives a respite from the daily humdrum of the city was dying out after world war two and people preferred life, while authentic cuisine is worth relishing in this travelling by air for obvious factors. The face of the ethnically diverse country we reside in. Our country is modern cruise industry took shape around the 1980s. abundantly diverse both culturally and geographically, which opens a whole new dimension of tourism which The industry of cruise tourism in India has immense is multifaceted in nature. potential. The country is bestowed with 7516 Km of coastline which is the untapped potential of our coun- “The economy boosting try. The economy boosting potential of the cruise in- potential of the cruise dustry is evident from the estimates of $100-150 direct industry is evident from and indirect revenue generation from a single foreign the estimates of $100-150 cruise passenger visit. This also aids in boosting the direct and indirect revenue importance of natural heritage of our country. This generation from a single unique sector of the tourism industry has also run a foreign cruise passenger long way to grow out of its stereotypical image of being visit.” targeted to the niche segment; from exclusive in na- ture to accessible and affordable. It is growing both as Cruise tourism in India has had a recent genesis in a leisure and social activity and hence its development our county. It has always been viewed for the elite and is paramount. not the middle class, while also owing a reputation to burn a hole in your pocket! With the recent attempts India is a popular cruise destination- currently rank- to introduce budget cruises, along with an econom- ing ninth in the global list of popular destinations. In ic turn with leisure activities gaining momentum and India there is a general lack of awareness regarding more disposable income, the cruise tourism industry cruise tourism and there is little to no realization per- has started sprawling. On a global scale cruise tourism taining to the advantages it offers for the Indian market began somewhere in the year 1844 when the Pen- and the contribution to the economic growth. India and insular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company ex- its diversity have attracted visitors from far and wide since ages and this is a prime reason for availability of developed tourist destinations. While considering de- velopment of cruise development in India, a majority of the tourist attractions are located near the coastal ar- eas and hence the development will be essential and beneficial for the magnification of cruising. However, the industry is still developing and India as a country is yet to fully capitalize on the cruise in- dustry. Indian passengers only account to six percent January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 10

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COVER STORY in South Asian cruises, suggesting ample scope in the development. The ministry of shipping has plans to domain. One of the major hurdles to deal with in the in- also focus on the development of maritime heritage in dustry is the lack of infrastructure, required in order to the country, and is planning to construct a museum at facilitate the influx of cruise vessels. INCLA has been every port beginning with Kolkata. This museum will be formed by leading cruise liners and other stakeholders an incentive in providing the tourists the infotainment from around the globe with the objective to create a while they enjoy their cruising experience. Earlier this roadmap for the development of the cruise sector in month, the Road Transport, Highways and Shipping India and also to highlight various issues being faced Minister Shri .Nitin Gadkari recently laid the foundation by the Indian cruise industry, initiate reforms required stone for construction of a passenger jetty at Kanhoji to address the said issues and ensure that reforms are Angre Island in the presence of Heavy Industries & implemented effectively at the ground level. A detailed Public Enterprises Minister Anant Geete. The project SOP document is also available, aided by the Minis- is being implemented by the Mumbai Port Trust (Mbpt) try of Shipping which is very coherent. This is also al- and was initiated by the former union minister of state lied with quarterly policy and monitoring meetings for for shipping; Milind Deora. “The Mumbai Port Trust cruise tourism. will invest Rs 47 crore to develop the Kanhoji Angre Lighthouse as a tourist destination,” Shri Gadkari said. He added that, Rs 17 crore will be spent for building a jetty, while the balance will go towards tourist facilities on the island, which will include restaurants, camp sites, accommodation rooms and up gradation of the fort. The union minister had said a few days ago that his ministry plans to throw open over 300 lighthouses across the country for tourism. These are some of the few initiatives among many that the shipping ministry envisions in order to enable blooming of the industry. Mansukh Mandaviya Shri Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman, Bombay Port Trust & Chairman, Indian Ports Association, said: “There has Minister of state for Shipping been a strategic shift in thinking regarding utilization of ports in India. We are planning to transform ports In an exclusive interview with the Honourable to support cruise tourism. The government is working Minister of state for Shipping, Shri. Mansukh very closely and several reforms have been taken in- Mandaviya; he expressed his thoughts about the cruise cluding reduction of tariffs at five ports Mumbai, Goa, potential in India along with the government’s vision New Mangalore, Kochi and Chennai”. for its expansion. A vast majority of Indians, are opting for cruise holidays in destinations like Singapore, “ Cruise tourism can become Maldives, Thailand and the like. Cruising is now gaining a major source of employment popularity in India while the government is looking becauseofitslabour-intensive forward towards promoting the same. The potential nature. Shri Mandaviya of inland waterways is realized with the introduction remarked that, today 2.30 of river cruises on the Ganges and the Brahmaputra. lakh Indian seafarers are Uniworld, Pandaw and Avalon are the most popular serving in the global shipping cruise lines on the Ganges River in India, while lines industry. ’’ including Saga Cruises, International Expeditions and Fred River Cruises service the Brahmaputra River. “The ministry has also recently resolved the issues regarding Cabotage laws and will look at the charter of ‘’Cruise tourism can become a major source of demands from industry stakeholders to resolve them employment because of its labour-intensive nature. at the earliest to promote cruise tourism,” said Shri Shri Mandaviya remarked that, today 2.30 lakh Indian Nitin Gadkari, Honorable Minister of Road Transport seafarers are serving in the global shipping industry’’. Therefore, the Centre is facilitating growth in this sector by creating synergy between the various stakeholders of the industry like cruise companies, tour operators immigration and customs department and so on, said the Minister. This is also complimented by the various cruise circuits that are being devised to amplify the January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 13

COVER STORY and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River There are 13 major ports and around 200 minor Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government ports in India. Amongst them, six major ports are be- of India. ing developed as world-class cruise terminals. These ports, are situated in states where tourism is a domi- In 2011, AMET Shipping Pvt Ltd of the AMET Group, nant sector and hence proves to be a ready platform the Chennai based company, invested a swooping 100 for the development of cruise tourism. These ports are crore in procuring a 35-year-old cruise vessel, the Ar- Mumbai, Goa, Kochi, New Mangalore, Tuticorin and beria from its Greek owner. This training-cum-cruise Chennai. In four of them, terminals for cruise liners are vessel was renamed the AMET Majesty and became ready, but they require additional infrastructures. the first cruise ship registered in Chennai with an In- dian flag. International cruise liners like Royal Carib- The above listed ports have some basic features bean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC and Costa Cruises are to support cruise industry. The Cochin port has basic monitoring the growing number of Indians looking for berthing facilities available at the Samudrika Conven- affordable cruise holidays and are docking at major tion Centre. Since, the foreign ships that call at the ports such as Mumbai, Goa and Kochi with new, India port, are too large for the jetty to handle, they berth at -specific itineraries. The squall of India oriented trips, the Ernakulam Wharf, which does not have facilities carefully crafted to introduce more Indians to cruises, for cruise passengers. The “The ministry has also recent- Cochin Port Trust had submitted a proposal to the ly resolved the issues regard- Ministry of Tourism for the creation of a new termi- ing Cabotage laws and will nal. Estimated to be completed by 2020, the terminal look at the charter of demands would have state-of-the-art facilities, making Kochi a from industry stakeholders to preferred destination for cruise tourism. Kochi is also resolve them at the earliest to the first port in India along with Mumbai port to set up promote cruise tourism,” said an online immigration clearance facility. The port at- Shri Nitin Gadkari, Honor- tracted 39 cruise liners in 2016 and is expected to ca- able Minister of Road Trans- ter to 45 cruises in 2017. port and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River The central government has launched several ini- Development and Ganga Re- tiatives to boost India’s cruise tourism industry. These juvenation, Government of are the following: India’’ (i) The Ministry of Shipping has further requested are economical and shorter in duration, starting for as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to continue little as Rs 26,800 onwards for three nights compared to exempt Cruise Tourism from the ambit of GST. to the ultra-luxurious liner that traverse the Mediterra- nean and Aegean, and expect patrons to pay a hefty (ii) E-visa facilities have been extended to five major amount beforehand. As expressed by the head of Cos- ports, following the model of Cochin and Mumbai Port. ta Cruises in India; MS Nalini Gupta, “Everybody is testing the waters in India. We have our ships coming (iii) A 30 per cent rebate is being offered on vessel in from December until March and we do our sailings related charges by all major ports to cruise ships. from Mumbai to Maldives. Over the last two years, the people who have sailed with us are the middle class. (iv) Cruise vessels are exempted from any priority, Cruising is now becoming affordable for the common ousting, or shifting charges at all major ports, provided man of India. It is not the reserve of the rich and fa- the vessel informs the port 30 days in advance. mous and this was an eye opener for us also”. (v) Major ports provide 25 per cent rebate in vessel related charges for coastal cruise movements, in ad- January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 14

COVER STORY dition to the existing rebate of 40 per cent for coastal such as ‘Sagarmala’ and it’s ancillary projects such as vessels. port industrialization, existing companies and entre- preneurs can set up cruise tourism-related businesses. (vi) Walk-in or preferential berthing is given to cruise They would be supported by the government induced vessels at their home ports, without any extra charge. initiatives, along with other initiatives like ‘Start-Up In- dia’, ‘Skill India’ and ‘Make in India’. All these initiatives (vii) Foreign Flag passenger vessels are allowed to and projects complement one another and hence, it will call at Indian ports without obtaining a license from DG not only promote cruise tourism at the domestic level, Shipping. This was initially allowed for a maximum “As expressed by the head of period of 10 years, (with effect from 06 February Costa Cruises in India; MS 2009) but now, the period for which this relaxation is Nalini Gupta, “Everybody is applicable has been extended to 15 years. testing the waters in India. Over the last two years, the (viii) A Task Force to promote cruise tourism has people who have sailed with us been constituted jointly by the Ministry of Shipping and are the middle class. Cruising the Ministry of Tourism. The Task Force is responsible is now becoming affordable for formulating suitable strategies and for facilitating for the common man of India. their execution. It is not he reserve of the rich and famous and this was an (ix) The government has implemented Standard Op- eye opener for us also.” erating Procedures (SOPs) for the handling of cruise vessels. (x) A number of ‘Port-Level Committees’ have been constituted to address manpower, coordination, and logistics issues, in optimal handling of cruise vessels. Each such committee has the Chairman of the respec- tive Major Port Trust as its Chairman, the Secretary Tourism of the concerned state as its Vice-Chairman, and the Regional Director of the respective region of the Ministry of Tourism as its Convener. (xi) The Ministry of Tourism also extends financial as- sistance to Ports for developing tourism infrastructure, under its Scheme for Assistance to Central Agencies. The reforms initiated so far, have enticed various but also help in the development of Coastal Economic foreign-flag vessels to call at Indian ports, and have Zones and support the success of Project Sagarmala. also opened up opportunities for domestic companies to venture into this sector. With other programmes, January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 15

COVER STORY Cruise tourism is gaining traction among Indians, ability to be a potential cruise hub. although gradually. This changing trend has seen peo- ple of all ages and income groups preferring cruises as India is a land of mesmerizing beauty and it does a mode of travel and tranquility; it is no longer consid- not disappoint when it comes to the cruise potential ered to be a high -end luxury. With the concept of the destinations. There are several challenges that still Blue Economy being very much part of the global par- exist , and need to overcome. Having adequate infra- structure to support the industry is the first and fore- “Cruise tourism is gaining most necessity. This can only be achieved through un- traction among Indians, al- dertaking of proactive measures and formation of clear though gradually. This chang- policies by the government for seamless operations. ing trend has seen people of The industry needs to focus towards private collabora- all age and income groups tions in order to learn, explore and enhance the nuanc- preferring cruises as a mode es of the industry. These measures are a prerequisite of travel and tranquillity; it is and the quotient of profit should be retained , in order no longer considered to be a to ensure sustainability and growth in the said industry. high -end luxury.” The cruise vessels also play a major role in cater- lance, cruise liner operators are looking for islands as ing to the environment conducive to development and their destinations, which makes India a desired choice popularity of the same. Passengers look for comfort which has more than 1300 islands and islets and the with a world-class experience. The home ports and ports of call must be equipped with adequate trans- port facilities, connectivity, shopping centers and well- developed tourist destinations. Reference here can be made of the heli- tourism commenced by the New Mangalore Port. These initiatives when combined to- gether will result in the desired output. The develop- ment of the cruise industry will not only enable a major share in the economic development but also cater to job opportunities. If this is advertised with the digital In- dia initiative along with various outreach programmes, we can be at par with global competitors. January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 16

ARTICLE Recycling of Ships Bill 2019 Mansukh Mandaviya furniture for drawing/dining rooms, doors, cupboards, fans, washing machines, sanitary fittings et-al are sold Minister of state for Shipping at a premium price after removal from ships. So rath- er than breaking the ship we clear, clean and recycle A modern ship generally has a lifespan of 25 to 30 the ships when their lives end. More than 90 to 95% years before corrosion, metal fatigue or lack of parts parts of the ships are properly treated and reutilised render it and uneconomical to operate. After hav- and there is hardly any scrap left behind. The recycled ing faced rough seas and hundreds of voyages, ship steel from ships continues to play an important role in reaches the end of its life. Once the life of a ship ends, the economic growth & development of the countries. ship recycling starts. Ship recycling is a type of ship In India the recycled steel recovered from the scrap- disposal involving extraction of its raw materials. This ping units’ amounts to almost 10% of total consumption is also known as Ship dismantling or Ship breaking. of steel. It is a well-known fact that for extraction of ev- Ship recycling allows the materials from a ship, espe- ery 1 ton of steel from the iron ore, about 6 to 10 tons cially steel to be extracted & transformed into various of coal is required during the normal process. Hence by-products. Fixtures and other equipment on- board the production of steel from recycling of ships, without the vessels is reused as per the condition and size of replenishing natural resources like iron ore, coal etc. the vessel. All types of household items like antique in comparison to steel produced by integrated steel January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 17 plants, is a green and eco-friendly method. While ship recycling is a sustainable process there are concerns regarding environmental hazards and impacts. It is a labour intensive & one of the risky in- dustries. The health risks in the presence of materials like asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls & heavy metals, particularly in older vessels pose a danger to the workers. Burns from explosions of fire, suffoca- tion, mutilation from falling metal, cancer & disease from the toxins are regular occurrences in this indus- try. The dangerous vapours & fumes from the burning matter can be inhaled & pose a major health hazard to the workers. When flammable gas is not fully removed from the fuel tanks, many workers may get injuries

ARTICLE from the explosions. Therefore, it is paramount that of trade & draw the interest of countries like Norway, insurance and health risks of yard workers are taken Japan, Jordan, UK, Iran to invest in the markets of In- care of on priority. dia which will enhance the economic growth & devel- c. Now a days also, around 30% of the global ship re- opment. Widening the global markets will also give a cycling (around 250 to 280 ships) is carried out in In- large scope of employment & job opportunities to our dia. country. It will raise the brand value of ship recycling yards of India and increase the business; consolidat- India, Bangladesh, China & Pakistan have the high- ing India’s position as a market leader. So, it is certain- est market share & are global centres for Ship Recy- ly going to result into tremendous growth of business cling. Alang in Gujarat is world’s biggest shipyards activities in ship recycling industry contributing to the which leads this business. The shipyard is providing country’s GDP. direct employment to the tune of 30,000 workers and indirectly to lakhs of workers. The employment gener- The instrument of India’s accession to the Hong ation for lakhs of individuals is one of the most positive Kong Convention was recently handed over to the IMO aspects interconnected with ship recycling industry and General Secretary on 28th November 2019 during the more vital for a country like ours. 31st session of the IMO Assembly. The accession has been greatly appreciated by the IMO Secretary Gener- The Recycling of Ships Bill 2019 has been brought al Kitack Lim. into force in India to set global standards for safe and sound environmentally-friendly recycling process and India’s accession to the HKC 2009 and passing of also to provide adequate safe working conditions for Ship Recycling Bill 2019 is a landmark achievement in the yard workers. It is in consonance with Internation- India’s maritime sector. With India’s ship recycling vol- al standards as laid down in Hong Kong Convention ume considerably high, it is a significant step for the 2009.The convention when enacted, requires ship Hong Kong Convention, bringing it closer to entering recycling facilities to obtain authorisation to operate into force globally. With passing of this landmark Bill and only authorised yards will be permitted to import the Indian Government has ensured that this industry ships for recycling. Ship-specific Ship Recycling Plans continue to operate keeping yard workers’ health and (SRPs) will need to be prepared for incoming vessels. safety as well as addressing all environmental con- The ships will need to obtain a “Ready for Recycling cerns interconnected with it. India, thus, now holds Certificate” in accordance with the HKC prior recy- the key to unlock Hong Kong Convention. It is there- cling. Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) is also fore a hallmark moment in the Indian maritime history. required to be prepared mandatorily. Ratification of Undoubtedly, it is a part of ongoing major reforms and HKC by India will ease the restrictions on non-Euro- Modi Government’s commitment towards making pean Union (EU) yards that are currently imposed by India a 5 trillion economy by 2025. the EU Ship Recycling Regulations, enabling green ship recycling in India. It is going to open up routes January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 18

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GUEST COLUMN Cruise An emerging ‘experience’ Tourism for domestic Indian travellers Jurgen Bailom Air Deccan, the budget airlines, “Having the lowest opened Indian skies for millions cruising age in the world President and Chief of Indians who would otherwise (37),India’s cruise tourism Executive Officer spend hours on long train jour- market has the potential Jalesh Cruises neys. It gave fillip to the domestic of growing to more than travel sector, creating an ecosys- 4 million passengers tem for the domestic travellers. in the next 10 years. Today, the Indian travellers prefer Currently India produces experiential holidays and cruise over 150,000 cruise tourism is on the cusp of offering passengers, while the these differential experiences to domestic cruising sector the domestic tourists. is virtually non - existent.” With an increasing disposable tric cruise tourism. Dotted with income, there is huge demand for pristine beaches, natural beauty travel from the middle class. In- and rich culture, cruise tourism creasing connectivity, exposure to presents an unparalleled experi- international trends and evolving ence of sailing along the coast. cultural nuances are shaping their India’s beach holiday destinations travel needs. Changing the face of like Goa or Kerala, rural hamlets travel are millennials, young adults or cultural centres provide ample of the 21st century. From music, opportunities to curate on-board cars, food, adventure sports to and on-shore excursions for the travel, millennials constantly look travellers. at unconventional means to sati- ate their desire for new experienc- Cruise holiday with a value of- es. fering could become a preferred option for the travellers. Consid- Having the lowest cruising age ered a niche experience, it could in the world (37), India’s cruise provide competitive pricing to at- tourism market has the potential tract a large section of India’s do- of growing to more than 4 million mestic travel segment. Additional- passengers in the next 10 years. ly, it will also boost foreign tourists Currently India produces over visiting India who now will have 150,000 cruise passengers, while the option of home-grown Indian the domestic cruising sector is vir- cruise ships to discover India’s tually non-existent. It is imperative picturesque coastline. for the cruise tourism industry and other stakeholders to develop a Sensing the scope of the in- sustainable business model cater- dustry, the government has start- ing to the domestic demand. ed taking some policy initiatives to boost cruise tourism. Develop- From Alaska, Scandinavia to ment of five major ports across Malaysia, cruise travel is an at- the country is expected to attract traction for the Indian travellers. over 700 vessels. A joint effort by However it is still not accessible the industry, government and oth- to a large segment of the market. er stakeholders will enable to un- The cruise industry, government leash another golden opportunity and other stakeholders have a col- for the Indian travel industry. laborative opportunity to present a lucrative cruise experience to the domestic travellers. Introducing them to the benefits and advan- tages of a cruise holiday and as- sociating with like-minded brands. There is an enormous poten- tial to tap India’s vast and scenic coastline for building a travel-cen- January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 20

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A REPORT FROM SRI LANKA Forecasting on Sri Lanka’s Tourism: New Trends in Luxury Cruise ship visits Srimal Fernando “Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has risen multi-fold contributing 5 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with US $ 4 billion revenue. To meet ongoing cruise vessel demands, the Colombo port regarded as one of the top thirty ports in the world (Drewry Port Connectivity Index, 2018) converted a Quay into a fully-fledged cruise terminal to cater to the growing cruise ship calls.” Sri Lanka also known as “ Serendib” needs little island nation compared to the corresponding period introduction to many visitors to the country . The in2017 (The Island, 2018) . The reasons for this are country’s natural and historical attractions appeals to manifold, due to its geographical setting it serves as a many visitors from all parts of the world. As one of crucial maritime gateway connecting the, the nations the best travel destinations to visit the coastal par- of ASEAN, Africa and West Asia. As with the Mal- adise secured the top spot in the Lonely Planet and dives, Sri Lanka too has a flourishing tourism indus- USA Todays’ best travel destinations list of countries try with over two million tourist arrivals. Every year to travel in 2019. In this context there have been new Sri Lankan authorities are working hard with special trends in luxury Cruise ships calling on Sri Lanka’s concessions to restore overseas tour operators con- ports in the recent years. Hence statistics speaks for fidence. them-selves, where over 53 luxury cruise liners with around 72500 onboard passengers visited the island As a result, Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has ris- nation in 2018. en multi-fold contributing 5 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) with US $ 4 billion Making a difference the paradise island is now revenue. To meet ongoing cruise vessel demands, on luxury cruise liner operator’s radar screen. In the Colombo port regarded as one of the top thir- the same year the islands ports have seen a 28.8 ty ports in the world (Drewry Port Connectivity In- percent increase in luxury cruise ships visiting the dex,2018) converted a Quay into a fully-fledged January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 22

A REPORT FROM SRI LANKA cruise terminal to cater to the growing cruise ship Cruise line operators Costa Cruises offering cruise calls. This year Sri Lankas leading tour operator Ait- packages to Colombo. ken Spence Maritime, agents for Hapag-Lloyd ship- ping group announced MS Europa -2 cruise line will In addition, world’s biggest luxury cruise ship op- continue to make regular calls at Colombo, Hamban- erators , such as Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises tota, Trincomale ports. In fact the luxury cruise lines Celebrity Cruises ,Washington based Cruise Sea- also selected Sri Lanka as a port for passengers to bourn Cruise Line , Miami based Oceania Cruises begin and end their voyages. (Xinhua,2019 ). There organizing regular voyages to Colombo. Making pre- is a high expectation among globally reputed luxury dictions about the future of the luxury Cruise ships travel Cruise line operators in promoting Europe- regularly calling on island nations ports might be an voyages to Sri Lanka . Increased demands on a challenging process. In short the new emerging Sri Lanka as a top tourism destination have changed trends in luxury cruise ships calling on Sri Lanka’s greater number of cruise vessels visiting the para- ports will unquestionably turn a new page in Para- dise island ports. This has seen one of Italy’s largest dise islands tourism and ports history. Sri Lanka Tourism January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 23

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ARTICLE Blue Economy’s Role in Economic Development The blue econ- protection, cultural values and biodiversity. omy is the, sus- The concept of Blue Economy covers, Port devel- opment, Port based Industrial Development, City de- tainable use of velopment, Cluster development, Fisheries, Education and Research, Shipping, Oil and Gas Extraction, Aqua- ocean resourc- culture, Coastal Development, Tourism, Marine bio tech, Renewable energy, waste disposal, environment es for economic protection and maritime security, Ship building , Ship breaking and Ship repairing. growth, improved Blue Economy plays a major role in economic devel- livelihoods, and opment of a country. When we discuss the development of blue Economy , it becomes very relevant in the Indian jobs while preserv- Context. Prime Minister set a vision of achieving $ 5 trillion GDP within a short period of time. Blue Economy ing the health of can contribute to $ 1 trillion of GDP . We can have Blue Economy Vision of $ 1 tillion. Lot of initiatives are being ocean ecosystem. It is a Concept which encourages Dr. Kannan R better manage- ment of our ocean and blue resourc- es. Blue economy also includes benefits , such as carbon storage, coastal JJaannuuaaryry2022002|0Li|ttLoirtatloWrainl dW| i2n7d | 3

ARTICLE overall development of blue Economy. To increase the pace of growth through Blue Economy, plans could be drawn up to create Ports with city and In- The logistics cost in India is more than 14% of the GDP dustrial development similar to Singapore and four ports and it is one of the highest in the world. The govern- in India could be identified to replicate the model and ment has set an objective to bring this down to less than success of Singapore. 10%. With this in view, the inland waterways will be de- veloped across the country for the transportation and One of the challenges for achieving this growth will be 20,000 KMs are likely to be developed and already few arranging finance for such large projects. The options for National waterways were opened for transportation of raising the required financial resources could include, cargo. The focus of Inland waterways will be transport lease of operating Port assets to generate revenue for of bulk items like Steel, Coal, cement, Iron ore, Agricul- new projects, issue of Blue Bonds ( already issued by tural commodities. Seychelles ), attracting FDI from leading players in Blue Economy in the world, issuing special bonds focussed The Sagarmala Programme covers investment of ₹8.5 on port based projects apart from the traditional sources trillion to set up new mega ports, modernizing India’s ex- of funding. isting ports, developing of 14 Coastal Economic Zones Considering the new found thrust on this concept, we “Prime Minister set a vision of achieving will have opportunities arising in the developing the ar- $ 5 trillion GDP within a short period eas of Automobiles, Engines, Inland water Transporta- of time. Blue Economy can contribute tion Vessels, Renewable energy, Security, Infrastructure to $ 1 trillion of GDP . We can have Blue Development , River based projects, Water based proj- ects, Lubricants and Marine oil, Banking and Financial Economy Vision of $ 1 tillion.” Services. We should use the long coast line and rivers in India to achieve the desired target of $ 1 trillion through and the government initiatives in place will go a long way in achieving the target and all the stake holders should be geared to achieve this target. The government can cre- ate a programme to propagate the vision of $ 1 trillion to all the stake holders which will help to achieve the target very fast. (CEZs) and Coastal Employment Units, enhancing port connectivity via road, rail, multi-modal logistics parks, pipelines & waterways and promoting coastal commu- nity development, with the aim of boosting merchan- dise exports by US$110 billion and generating around 10,000,000 direct and indirect jobs. Sagarmala aims to modernize India’s Ports so that port- led development can be augmented and coastlines can be developed to contribute to India’s growth. It also aims at “transforming the existing Ports into modern world-class Ports and integrate the development of the Ports, the Industrial clusters and hinterland and efficient evacuation systems through road, rail, inland and coast- al waterways resulting in Ports becoming the drivers of economic activity in coastal areas. JanuJaarnyua2r0y22002|0L|iLttitotorarallWWiinndd||238

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EVENT Littoral Delivers yet Another Successful Event: Littoral Cruise India 2019 Raja Vaiz Managing Director at Littoral Communications The blue economy is the, sustainable use of ocean Blue Economy plays a major role in economic devel- resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, opment of a country. When we discuss the development and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosys- of blue Economy , it becomes very relevant in the Indian tem. It is a Concept which encourages better manage- Context. Prime Minister set a vision of achieving $ 5 ment of our ocean and blue resources. Blue economy trillion GDP within a short period of time. Blue Econo- also includes benefits , such as carbon storage, coastal my can contribute to $ 1 trillion of GDP . We can have protection, cultural values and biodiversity. Blue Economy Vision of $ 1 tillion. Lot of initiatives are being taken to develop the blue Economy . The focus The concept of Blue Economy covers, Port devel- is on using the water resources for Transportation, Port opment, Port based Industrial Development, City de- Based Economy Development, Port based industrial velopment, Cluster development, Fisheries, Education development. The initiatives like Sagar Mala is part of and Research, Shipping, Oil and Gas Extraction, Aqua- the overall development of blue Economy. culture, Coastal Development, Tourism, Marine bio tech, Renewable energy, waste disposal, environment The logistics cost in India is more than 14% of the protection and maritime security, Ship building , Ship GDP and it is one of the highest in the world. The gov- breaking and Ship repairing. ernment has set an objective to bring this down to less January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 30

EVENT Littoral Cruise India 2019, was held at Hotel Taj Mr. Jurgen Bailom, the chief executive officer of Zen Mahal, Mumbai and was a grand success with a star Cruises delivered the first presentation about the Fu- studded participation from stake holders of Cruise Line ture of Indian Cruise Industry. The presentation was industries including International leaders. engaging and was followed by an interaction with the audience. The second speaker for the event was Mr. ‘Littoral Cruise India 2019’,was the fifth seminar Gautam Dey, Senior Deputy Traffic Manager, Mumbai conducted by Littoral Communications in this year. It Port Trust. The session enclosed a detailed address on was held on the 20th December and was graced by the role of Mumbai Port Trust in the Cruise domain and the presence of eminent leaders and members of the the potential of Indian cruise Industry. Cruise Line Industry. The next notable speaker from the industry was Ms. The event commenced with the welcome speech de- Nalini Gupta, Managing Director of Costa Cruises India. liberated by Mr. Raja Vaiz, Managing Director of Littoral Ms. Gupta’s presentation shed light on Cruising and the Communications. While welcoming the speakers and various constraints faced in the industry. Her thoughts the delegates, Mr. Vaiz elucidated the importance of the and vision about Indian Cruise future enlightened the seminar and explained about Littoral’s past seminars audience about this propitious sector. and the company’s seven forthcoming events for the coming year. Capt. Ashwin B Solanki, Chief nautical officer, Gu- jarat Maritime Board presented a paper about Cruise January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 31 Tourism keeping in view the Gujarat Perspective. He ex- plained the delegates about past and future role of GMB in the Cruise domain. This was followed by a presen- tation by Cdr. Nevil Malao, Vice President JM Baxi on Cruise Terminal Activities. His interaction with the audi- ence was productive and backed by useful information. After the networking lunch, Mr. Jasem Zaiton, the Global Commercial Manager Inchcape spoke on the subject of Cruising and the global scenario. Mr. Zai- ton’s immense experience and deep rooted knowledge enabled the audience to grasp more on cruising. Ms. Lavina Kriplani, Specialist in shipping matters made an interesting presentation about the legal per- spective on the cruise industry. She interacted with the audience while addressing issues related to legal as- pects. The last but not the least presentation was on the

EVENT Potential of Cruising in Maharashtra. This pivotal pre- of thanks to the audience after the summation of the sentation was made by Capt. Praveen Khara, Regional event. This significant event was moderated by Capt. Officer, Maharashtra Maritime board . DK Singh, Veteran Naval Officer. Ms. Chandrika Pujari, Head Advertising and Mar- keting, Littoral communications extended her vote January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 32

AREVTEINCTLE Ms. Lavina Kriplani Mr. Jason Zaiton Specialist in shipping matters Global Commercial Manager Inchcape Ms. Nalini Gupta Mr. Gautam Dey Managing Director Costa Cruises India Senior Deputy Traffic Manager Mumbai Port Trust Capt. Ashwin B Solanki Other Respected Guests Chief nautical officer Gujarat Maritime Board January 2020 | Littoral Wind | 33

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PPrreesseennttss Littoral Marine Archaeology 2020 14th March 2020 Hotel Coromandel, Chennai Topics And Discussions * Marine Archaeological studies in India * Maritime Law * Maritime Heritage Tourism * Global Inferences * Conservation of Maritime Heritage * Technology in Underwater archaeological studies For Sponsorship & Speakership Contact Tiya Chatterji January 2020 | Littoral WindE|-4m2 ail - [email protected] 2020 | Littoral Wind | 3 Mobile No. +91 70306 74642


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