Cochin Shipyard-Fincantieri work on shipbuilding
India and Italy are working in sectors like cyber security, innovation, defence, outer space, green economy, energy security and transition, as well as Blue Economy through a strategic partnership, says Minister of Ports, Shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal http://shipmin.gov.in.
He highlighted that the economic cooperation between the two countries has surged as Italy remains among the top trading partners of India, with significant inroads in sectors like trade, infrastructure, automobile and renewable energy http://marina.difesa.it.
“Given the growing trading relationship, it is important that we must deepen our maritime cooperation to unlock economic wealth for both the nations, he said during a meeting with visiting Italian Minister of Enterprises Adolfo Urso in Mumbai on 30 Nov https://www.bseindia.com/.
“We know that Cochin Shipyard Limited is already working with Fincantieri in the field of shipbuilding. We remain committed to look for more possible collaborations and explore opportunities how the rich potential of Blue Economy can be explored to deepen our bilateral maritime relationshiphttps://www.nseindia.com/.”
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the docking of Italian Navy School Ship, The Amerigo Vespucci, at the Indira docks in the Mumbai Port. Sonowal also joined Urso to visit the ‘Villagio Italia,’ a model village of Italy to showcase its culture.
An Italian Village was created on the wharf facility where the vessel was berthed for showcasing the best of Italian creativity and craftsmanship.
India and Italy share a healthy bonding in Maritime Trade and MbPA handles EXIM cargoes viz. steel, automobiles, project cargo, etc., from/to Italy. An Italian Flag cruise vessel m. v. COSTA SERENA was home ported and during F.Y.2023-24, there were 20 calls of this vessel at MbPA. Mumbai Port Authority is the second oldest Major Port in India. Mumbai Port Authority has completed 151 years of existence.
AMERIGO VESPUCCI is a Tall Ship of the Italian Navy named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci. The ship was commissioned during May 1931 with a length of 100.5 metres, beam of 15.56 metres and draft of 7 metres.
The propulsion of the ship includes, 26 sails, 2 Diesel Generator engines and 1 Electrical Propulsion Engine. The ship can cruise at a speed of 15 knots (28 kmph) and has a complement of 15 Officers, 64 Non-Commissioned Officers, 185 Sailors and 130 Naval Academy Cadets and support staff. As part of the ship’s Word Tour 2023-2025, the ship visited Los Angles in USA, Tokyo in Japan, Darwin in Australia, Singapore and is now at Mumbai after which it shall visit Doha, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. Fiinews.com
