Mormugao port declared India’s first green port

The certification comes a year after Mormugao became the first Indian port to offer incentives and tariff discounts to commercial vessels based on their Environmental Ship Index (ESI) scores.

September 15, 2025
9:53 am
ASL Narasimha

Mormugao Port has become the first accredited green port in India under the Green Port Certification Programme. The announcement was made by Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman N. Vinodkumar at a roadshow ahead of India Maritime Week 2025.

The certification comes a year after Mormugao became the first Indian port to offer incentives and tariff discounts to commercial vessels based on their Environmental Ship Index (ESI) scores. The initiative aligns with global efforts to reduce air emissions from shipping.

As part of its green roadmap, the port has commissioned a 3 MW solar power plant, with plans to scale capacity to 5 MW. The project is being developed in partnership with the Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) to further reduce the port’s carbon footprint. India Maritime Week 2025 will be held in Mumbai from October 27–31, with participation expected from over 100 countries.