Odisha to launch Inland Vessel Rules, ink key maritime MoUs during IMW 2025

Odisha will formally unveil the Odisha Inland Vessel Rules, 2025, reinforcing regulatory support for inland water transport, at the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 event, slated to be held between October 27 and 31 in Mumbai. In a bid to enhance infrastructure and tourism, several MoUs will also be signed with the Indian Ports Association (IPA), Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation Ltd (IPRCL) and Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). In addition, the state will showcase its emergence as a key player in green hydrogen production and export, and emphasise shipbuilding, ship repair and recycling. A white paper on the Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP), outlining the long-term vision for integrated maritime development, will also be released, as per a report.

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