Maritime Transport is a critical infrastructure for the social and economic development of a country. It influences the pace, structure and pattern of development. The Department of Shipping encompasses within its fold shipping and ports sectors which include shipbuilding and ship-repair, major ports, national waterways, and inland water transport. Department of Shipping has been entrusted with the responsibility to formulate policies and programmes on these subjects and their implementation.

A comprehensive policy package is necessary to address the diverse issues facing the Maritime transport sector.

• Annual Maritime Award 2010      • Annual Report for 2008-09 

• Outcome Budget 2009 - 10         • Detailed Demands for Grants 2009 - 10

• Perspective plans for major ports • Annual Plan Outlay 2008-09

• Statement of Budget Estimates 2009-10 (PLAN)

• National Maritime Development Programme Port Sector

• Model Concession Agreement for private sector projects in major ports