MoU27 Mar 2026, 03:11 pm
APSEZ sets up India's first Port of Refuge to boost maritime safety
AI Summary
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has operationalised India's first Port of Refuge (PoR), addressing a long-standing gap in maritime emergency infrastructure. The PoR will provide salvage and wreck removal, firefighting, pollution containment and emergency coordination services through specialised equipment and trained response teams. The initiative is backed by a tripartite memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMIT Salvage and the Maritime Emergency Response Centre (MERC), bringing global expertise and coordinated response capability.
Key Highlights
- APSEZ operationalises India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR)
- PoR will provide salvage and wreck removal, firefighting, pollution containment and emergency coordination services
- Initiative is backed by a tripartite memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SMIT Salvage and the Maritime Emergency Response Centre (MERC)
- PoR will improve emergency response readiness and strengthen India’s position in global maritime trade
- Aligned with international maritime conventions, the initiative enhances safety, environmental protection and India’s role in global shipping corridors