Published: 29 October 2025Economy
PM Modi Addresses Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, welcoming participants from over 85 countries. Key highlights include the announcement that Vizhinjam Port, India's first deep-water international trans-shipment hub in Kerala, has become fully operational.
India's seafarer count has tripled from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh, making India one of the top three seafaring nations globally. The PM announced construction of a new mega port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, part of India's effort to quadruple port capacity and increase containerised cargo share. India Maritime Week 2025 aligns with the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which aims to position India among the world's leading maritime powers and as a global maritime hub and a leader in the Blue Economy.
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Frequently asked questions
What did PM Modi announce about Vizhinjam Port at India Maritime Week 2025?
PM Modi announced that **Vizhinjam Port** in Kerala, India's **first deep-water international trans-shipment hub**, has become **fully operational** at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. Participants from over **85 countries** attended.
What is Vizhinjam Port and why is it important for India?
**Vizhinjam Port** in Kerala is India's **first deep-water international trans-shipment hub**. It became fully operational as announced at India Maritime Week 2025, reducing India's dependence on foreign ports for trans-shipment.
How many countries participated in India Maritime Week 2025 addressed by PM Modi?
India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai had participants from **over 85 countries**. PM Modi addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chaired the **Global Maritime CEO Forum** at the event.
What is India's seafarer growth as highlighted at India Maritime Week 2025?
India's seafarer count **tripled from 1.25 lakh to over 3 lakh**, making India a **top-three seafaring nation**. PM Modi highlighted this at the Maritime Leaders Conclave at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
What forums did PM Modi participate in at India Maritime Week 2025?
PM Modi addressed the **Maritime Leaders Conclave** and chaired the **Global Maritime CEO Forum** at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai with 85+ country participants. He highlighted Vizhinjam Port going fully operational and India's seafarer growth.
