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India and Denmark are deepening their maritime collaboration through an innovative Green Strategic Partnership. The bilateral agreement focuses on establishing a Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping, aligned with India's Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. Ministers Sonowal and Bodskov discussed developing green maritime corridors and sustainable shipping technologies. This partnership represents a significant step towards decarbonizing the international maritime sector.

Key Points: Sonowal-Bodskov Green Maritime Partnership Boosts India Shipping

  • India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership advances maritime sustainability
  • Establishing Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping
  • Targeting zero-carbon maritime sector by 2047
  • Developing green maritime corridors
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India-Denmark exchange views on bilateral maritime collaboration under Green Strategic Partnership

India and Denmark strengthen green maritime collaboration through strategic partnership, focusing on sustainable shipping innovations and future corridors.

"The Centre of Excellence will improve maritime activities while promoting green transition - Joint Ministerial Statement"

Copenhagen, June 6

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met the Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Morten Bodskov during his visit to Copenhagen, Denmark on June 5-6, 2025.

The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral maritime collaboration under the auspices of the Green Strategic Partnership and the MoU on Maritime Affairs.

According to a joint statement, the two ministers reaffirmed the Green Strategic Partnership, as mutually agreed upon by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Denmark counterpart Mette Frederiksen.

The Ministers highlighted the importance of the bilateral Memorandum of Understanding on maritime affairs signed in 2024, which encompasses the establishment of Centre of Excellence in Green Shipping.

The Ministers emphasised that the newly established Centre is intended to improve the quality and efficiency of maritime activities while promoting the green transition of the maritime sector in India.

The ministers highlighted alignment with targets set out in the Government of India's Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, including India's ambitions to become a green shipping hub for the international maritime sector.

Recalling that the establishment of green corridors has further been defined as a priority by the Government of India, the ministers agreed that the Indo-Danish CoE will conduct a pre-feasibility study to contribute to their development.

The study will serve as a preliminary assessment of the main components of possible green corridors in India and outline the most promising ones.

They agreed that the study will be carried out by the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping, applying its methodological blue print, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, other relevant Indian ministries.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is a great initiative! India needs more such partnerships to boost our green shipping capabilities. Denmark has excellent expertise in maritime tech - perfect collaboration for our Amrit Kaal Vision. Hope this leads to more job opportunities in the sector too 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the green shipping focus, I hope our government ensures Indian companies get fair technology transfer. Too often we see foreign partners benefiting more from such deals. The CoE must prioritize skill development for Indian workers.
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Arjun S.
Denmark is world leader in wind energy and maritime solutions. This partnership can help India leapfrog in green shipping tech! The proposed green corridors could make our ports more competitive globally. Good move by Sonowal ji 👏
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Neha T.
Hope this isn't just another MoU that gathers dust. We need concrete timelines and deliverables. The maritime sector contributes significantly to pollution - any steps towards sustainability are welcome, but implementation is key! 🤞
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Vikram J.
Interesting development! The Maersk Centre's involvement gives me confidence - they're pioneers in shipping innovation. If we can adapt their zero-carbon methods to Indian conditions, this could be game-changing for our coastal economy.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Kochi where shipping is major industry, I welcome this news. But government must ensure local stakeholders are consulted - fishermen communities and small port workers shouldn't be left behind in this green transition.

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