Mormugao Port Becomes India’s First Certified Green Port

16 Sep 2025 CW Team

Mormugao Port has become the first port in India to receive official recognition as a green port under the Green Port Certification Programme, announced N Vinodkumar, Chairman of the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA), during a roadshow ahead of India Maritime Week 2025. The accreditation was granted by the Centre of Excellence on ESG and Circularity, Mumbai, and Mormugao is among three ports selected by the World Bank for its global initiative promoting sustainable port operations.

The port had earlier introduced incentives for commercial vessels based on their Environmental Ship Index (ESI) scores, encouraging lower emissions. In line with its green initiatives, Mormugao has operationalised a 3MW solar power project, with plans to expand to 5MW in collaboration with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA), highlighting its commitment to renewable energy and reduced carbon emissions.

Looking ahead, MPA plans to integrate 5G connectivity into port operations to support digitalisation and smart port transformation. The Union Ministry of Shipping and Waterways is also pushing for major Indian ports to adopt indigenously developed vessel traffic management systems (VTMS), with seven out of twelve major ports already implementing the homegrown system.

India Maritime Week 2025, scheduled in Mumbai from October 27–31, will host participants from over 100 countries to discuss maritime innovation, sustainability, and growth opportunities.

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