Why in news
- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reviewed green shipping corridor frameworks and port infrastructure readiness for alternative marine fuels.
Key terms
Green Fuel Bunkering
The process of supplying eco-friendly alternative marine fuels such as green hydrogen or ammonia to ships at ports.
Green Shipping Corridor
A zero-emission maritime trade route enabled by clean fuel infrastructure, supportive policies, and targeted shipping assets.
What is the NCoEGPS?
- National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping acts as the apex research and knowledge hub for maritime decarbonisation under MoPSW.
- Operates in partnership with research institutions to assist Indian ports in transitioning to low-carbon operations.
Key developments in green maritime trade
- Deendayal, Paradip, and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authorities are establishing Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs for alternative marine fuels.
- Development of targeted low- and zero-emission shipping corridors to decarbonize major sea routes connecting Indian ports.
Why it matters
- Aligns Indian maritime infrastructure with Maritime India Vision 2030 and international decarbonisation mandates set by the International Maritime Organization.
Prelims facts
- NCoEGPS serves as India's premier institution for green port infrastructure research and policy inputs.
Mains discussion
- Strategic importance of zero-emission maritime corridors in reducing trade carbon footprints and meeting international obligations.
Source: PIB
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