Overview of India Maritime Week 2025

Current Context: India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 was held from 27–31 October 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, organized by the Indian Ports Association (IPA) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).

• The event carried the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision” and was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• Over 85 countries participated, making it one of the largest global maritime gatherings hosted by India.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $26 billion investment plan to boost India’s shipping, ports, and waterways.
• The government launched the Bharat Container Shipping Line with 51 vessels and announced the Shipping Corporation of India’s fleet expansion to 216 vessels by 2047.
• The operationalization of Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first deepwater transshipment hub, was a major highlight.
• The event aligned with Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, reinforcing India’s role as a global maritime hub.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025?
a) Navigating the Blue Economy
b) Sustainable Oceans, Global Future
c) Maritime Leadership for Amrit Kaal
d) Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision

Answer: d) The event carried the theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” emphasizing collaboration and integrated growth in the global maritime sector.