Gujarat Maritime Board

Gujarat is a pioneering, futuristic and entrepreneurial state of India. In particular, Gujarat's maritime sector is considered to be the most proactive and well developed sectors of India. Gujarat Maritime Board was created in 1982 under the Gujarat Maritime Board Act, 1981 to manage, control and administer the minor ports of Gujarat. GMB presently manages the 41 minor ports of the State. Vision of Gujarat Maritime Board – “To enhance and harness ports and international trade as vehicles for economic development'. It is perhaps the only maritime body with an enviable feat, nationally and internationally” Mission of Gujarat Maritime Board: To sustain, facilitate and excel in developing multi purpose port and logistic facilities and shipping related industry via its competent services and timely infrastructure development.