MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY
MARITIME SAFETY AND SECURITY
The following new initiatives or technologies are introduced for safety and security in ports:
The following measures are in place to enhance maritime safety and security along the Kerala coastline:
Sagarmala is a flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry. The funds provided by Ministry of Finance to Sagarmala Scheme are untied funds and not projects wise/State wise. Based on the approvals and project milestones, funds are released during the year. In previous fiscal year 2023-24, financial assistance of Rs.6.62 Cr. in the State of Kerala was provided under Sagarmala Scheme.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
- The Merchant Shipping (Ships and Port Facility Security) Rules 2024 has been notified by the Central Government on 19th June 2024. These rules have been made having regard to the provision of Safety Convention [SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) and ISPS Code having entered into force under SOLAS Chapter XI-2]
- Major Ports have taken initiatives to modernize the current access control system including use of Radio Frequency Identification System and Biometric system. In addition, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) are installed at all major ports.