feasibility report MICT

MUMBAI PORT TRUST
CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

ON
UPGRADATION/MODERNISATION OF MUMBAI
INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL(MICT) AT
INDIRA DOCK , MUMBAI
Prepared by: CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, MbPT
PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ON UPGRADATION/ MODERNISATION OF MUMBAI INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL AT BPX, MUMBAI PORT TRUST
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INDEX
1. Background – Page Nos.

i. Mumbai’s importance for Cruise Industry 3
ii. Existing Cruise Berth 5-6
iii. Attractiveness of the Port of Mumbai 7-9
2. Previous studies 10-14
3. Situation of MbPT 15
4. Traffic Scenario 16-17
5. Present Proposal 18
6. Proposed Upgradation/Modernization of 18 -20
Existing Terminal
7. Cost Estimate 21-22
8. Estimated Revenue 23
9. Likely effects on Environment/ Natural 24-25
Resources
10. Economic contribution to the society 26

11. Project Timeline
27
12. Request of Project Proponents to State
27
Environmental Impact Assessment Authority,
Govt. of Maharashtra
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PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT ON
UPGRADATION/MODERNISATION OF MUMBAI
INTERNATIONAL CRUISE TERMINAL (MICT) AT
INDIRA DOCK, MUMBAI
1. Background –
Mumbai Port has carved a unique niche for itself in the Indian commercial geography.
The port has completed 143 years of dedicated service to the nation. For decades,
it has remained India's premier port. Mumbai Port has for several decades been the
premier gateway port and has over the years maintained a distinct position in India’s
Trade and Commerce.
During the year 2015-16, the Mumbai Port handled traffic of 61.11 MT as against
61.66 MT handled during the year 2014-15. In the year 2015-16, traffic handled was
less by 0.55 Million tonnes primarily because of discontinuation of coal handling at
Haji Bunder from September 2015. All the major ports together handled a total traffic
of 606.37 MT during the year 2015-16.Mumbai Port's share in the total traffic of major
ports is about 10.08%. Mumbai Port retained its 4th position with concerted efforts.
The Port of Mumbai is situated almost midway (Latitude 18º 56.3' N, Longitude 72º
45.9' E) on the West coast of India and is gifted with a natural deep-water harbor
of 400 sq. Kms., protected by mainland of Konkan on its east and island of Mumbai
on its west. The deep waters in the harbor provide secure and ample shelter for
shipping throughout the year.
The Mumbai Harbor has three enclosed wet docks (Indira, Victoria and Prince's
Docks) and bunders on the Western side. There are four jetties situated at Jawahar
Dweep (Butcher Island) for handling crude and POL products.The construction of
Fifth Oil Berth at Jawahar Dweep is in progress. At Pir Pau a new liquid
chemical/specialized grades of POL berth were commissioned in September, 1996
on the Northern side of the harbor about 2.85 km. offshore at Pir Pau near
Trombay.The second jetty at Pir Pau for handling liquid chemical/specialized grades
of POL has been recently constructed by Mumbai Port and is fully operational since
last year.
i. Mumbai’s importance for Cruise Industry

Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra, is the Gateway to India, signified
by the Apollo Bunder, Mumbai's most famous monument and landmark. Mumbai
is a major city of India and port on the Arabian Sea. It lies on the west coast of
India and has a deep natural harbour.
Mumbai is located on seven now-merged islands which are Isle of Bombay,

Mazagaon, Colaba, Old Woman's Island, Parel, Worli, and Salsette Island.
Mumbai lies at the mouth of Ulhas River off the western coast of India, in the
coastal region known as the Konkan. Much of Mumbai is just above sea level, and
the average elevation ranges from 10 m (33 ft) to 15 m (49 ft). Northern Mumbai
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is hilly, and the highest point in the city is 450 meters (1,450 feet). Mumbai spans
a total area of 603 km² (233 sq mi). It is India's most populous city that houses 2
major Stock Exchanges, National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange
(the oldest stock exchange in Asia) and is also the hometown of “Bollywood",
India’s own film industry.
Seized from the Portuguese by the British in the 17th century as part of the dowry
of Catherine of Braganza’s marriage to Charles III, Bombay was leased to the to
the East India company. The settlement became an important trading port and
for the next two centuries, rewarded the British with great prosperity. In 1870,
with the opening of the Suez Canal, Bombay was the leading port in trade in the
Arabian Sea.
Four lakes supply water to Mumbai; Lake Vihar, Vaitarna, Tulsi and Tansa. Tulsi
Lake and Vihar Lake are located within the metropolitan limits, in Borivili National
Park, and supply part of the city's drinking water. Mumbai also has three small
rivers within the city limits originating in the National Park. The coastline of the
city is indented with numerous creeks and bays. The eastern coast of Salsette
Island is covered with large mangrove swamps, rich in biodiversity. The western
coast is mostly sandy and rocky.
Mumbai is classified as a metropolis of India, under the jurisdiction of the

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. It consists of two distinct regions — the
city and the suburbs, which also form two separate districts of Maharashtra. The
city region is also commonly referred to as the Island City. The city is
administered by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), with
executive power vested in the Municipal Commissioner, appointed by the state
government. Transport systems in Mumbai include the Mumbai Suburban
Railway, BEST buses, taxis, auto rickshaws, ferries, and airplanes.
The climate of the city, being in the tropical zone, and near the Arabian Sea, may
be broadly classified into two main seasons — the humid season, and the dry
season. The humid season, between March and October, is characterized by
high humidity and temperatures of over 30 °C (86 °F). Between June and
September, the monsoon rains lash the city supplying most of the city's annual
rainfall. The dry season, between November and February, is characterized by
moderate levels of humidity and warm weather. Cold northerly winds are
responsible for a mild chill in January and February.
With a golden history of hundreds of years, Mumbai never fails to mesmerize its
visitors amidst the heritage monuments. This brightest jewel of the country
addresses over 15 million Mumbai residents, including the well-heeled
industrialists, ravishing celebrities and eminent artists. Formerly called Bombay,
the Island City is dotted with several beaches and natural harbor. On the tourism
map of India, Mumbai has always entertained the maximum traffic from overseas.
This is why, there is immense potential to develop Mumbai Port as an
International destination for Cruise Industry.
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ii. Existing Cruise Berth –
Cruise vessels are presently berthed at the Ballard Pier Extension berth, which is
a multi-purpose berth for accommodating large larger, beamier, over-dimensional
and cruise vessels. It lies near Green Gate at Ballard Estate of Indira Dock,
presently inside the customs notified area of the port, where restricted entry and
exit creates a barrier for the free flow of passengers necessary for a cruise
terminal.
 Cruise Berth LOA – 232 meters;
 Draft – 10.00 meters;
 Approach Channel;
o Length from entrance – 9.6 km;
o Depth – 7.6 meters;
o Width – 350 meters;
 Turning circle – 500 meters;
 Mean high water – 4.4 / 3.3 meters; and,
 Mean low water – 1.8 / 0.7 meters.
The terminal for the reception of passengers and housing Customs /

Immigration formalities was previously a cargo warehouse that has been
converted into a large air-conditioned passenger space. It has a concourse hall
and two upper floors spread over an area of 6,000 square meters. Two side
halls of about 3,000 square meters are used for baggage handling. The terminal
provides the following facilities:
 Berth, Gangway, Terminal Building, Passenger Lounge;
 Toilets, drinking water, car parking, etc.;
 Counters for baggage handling, foreign currency exchange counters,

tour operators, taxi services, etc.;
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 Shore excursions, Tour operators, Coach transfers, Shuttle bus
service;
 Internet, telephone, email, fax, net-phone communication facilitées ;
 Tourist information Centre, Port health officer, Terminal security; and,
 Stalls for curios & artifacts, carpets, handicraft items.
BPX is a Customs notified area, hence entry and exists are regulated. The BPX
terminal is close to the naval base.
Presently, cruise vessels are handled at Ballard Pier Extension (BPX) berth
which has a terminal building for this purpose. This is a multi-purpose berth,
right inside the cargo port and is used extensively for berthing of larger, beamier
and over-dimensional vessels which are on the increase. Moreover, BPX berth
is the only deep-drafted berth free from all beam restrictions and capable of
berthing vessels up to 10.5m draft.BPX berth in Indira Dock was planned and
constructed in 1960s & 1970s.
It has been decided to upgrade the same to international standards so as to

make it Mumbai International Cruise Terminal. The terminal will have separate
arrival, departure facilities, check-in counters, baggage screening machines,
etc.,at par with international standards which has been finalized after discussion
with tour operators and other stakeholders.
The terminal will also have shopping malls, cafeterias, convention centre. When
there are no cruise ships, the facility can be made available for general public.
Segregation of the passenger area from cargo handling area is provided for.
Total built up area is more than 1 lakh sq. feet. M/s. Planet 3 Studio Architects
Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai (Consortium) has been appointed as Consultants for the
project.
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iii. Attractiveness of the Port of Mumbai
In this section, a brief snapshot analysis of the Port of Mumbai’s appeal as a

cruise destination has been made which includes a detailed assessment of
Mumbai’s supporting cruise tourism infrastructure based upon the key elements
considered by cruise lines when planning a vessel deployment.
Cruise Line Operators view a destination as a port-of-call or homeport for

inclusion as part of a cruise itinerary after considering many factors particularly
from several supply side criterion. These criterion reflect the various needs both
between the cruise lines and within a cruise line’s internal structure. Within a
cruise line, itinerary planners take brand philosophy, market positioning, and
others factors into consideration. A cruise destination that adequately
addresses each of these criteria—both in relation to itself and nearby
comparable cruise destinations—has a greater impact in attracting cruise
homeport and port-of-call operations.
Mumbai, the biggest metropolis of India, is a city that virtually never sleeps. In
this city of dreams, life never appears dull or boring, especially due to the
presence of its interminable chaos and action. Generating the maximum share
of the country's revenue, Mumbai houses the country's largest production
houses, stock exchanges, sea port and offices of some of the esteemed
companies of the world. Not only is Mumbai the capital of Maharashtra, it is
also called the Commercial Capital of India.
With a golden history of hundreds of years, Mumbai never fails to mesmerize

its visitors amidst the heritage monuments. This brightest jewel of the country
addresses over 15 million Mumbai residents, including the well-heeled
industrialists, ravishing celebrities and eminent artists. Formerly called
Bombay, the Island City is dotted with several beaches and natural harbor. On
the tourism map of India, Mumbai has always entertained the maximum traffic
from overseas.
Being the city of Bollywood, Mumbai allures thousands of aspirant actors and
artists from all over the country. Experience its dazzling nightlife in bars,
lounges, pubs, discotheques and beaches. Uncover the spiritual side of the
magnificent city in its places of worship. Parks, gardens, museums, shopping
malls, amusement parks, beaches and lakes define the charisma of this
economic hub.
The Port of Mumbai provides immense potential for both the supply and
demand side of the equation for cruise line deployment due to its overall tourism
infrastructure which include an International Airport, roadways and hotel
venues within a reasonable proximity to the City and Tourism center; the appeal
of the City of Mumbai in particular as a travel destination; and the ability of the
port to accommodate vessels on peak weekend days etc. Additional primary
strengths of the Port of Mumbai include:
 Access to regional consumers. Mumbai provides access to a strong regional

base of consumers for cruise operations via roadway and regional air;
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 High quality tourism infrastructure and tourist offer. Mumbai is well known
for its ability to accommodate visitors to the region through a variety of quality
tourism infrastructure inclusive of hotel, venues, retail and other entertainment
facilities all within close proximity to the downtown area. However, crowding
of roadways, sidewalks and other venues has become a little cumbersome for
visitors visiting Mumbai. For International visitors, cruise is an excellent option
for getting a feel of Mumbai Harbour, as it provides a safe haven away from
the City as needed for shore excursion as well as to those passengers wanting
to visit the City for a short period.
 Deepwater marine access. Mumbai provides easy access to international

waters and can accommodate large cruise vessels currently operating and is
planning to be able to meet the future deployment demands to the region
overall. The monsoon and use of only one channel are issues to be further
reconciled. While Mumbai boasts a considerable ability to service cruise
passengers and land-based tourists alike there are elements of the present
cruise operation that call for further improvement. They include:
 Capability of the Port of Mumbai Berth(s) and Terminal(s) to receive and

process cruise passengers in an efficient and effective manner within a time
standard required by cruise lines for homeport operations. As illustrated, the
Port currently has the capability to accommodate large cruise
vessels.However, based on interviews with stake holders, as far as the current
cruise passenger facilities are considered,it is imperative for the Port of
Mumbai to further develop the capability to serve as a homeport for the current
and next generation of cruise vessels so as to be more competitive in the
region. This can only be achieved when the existing Cruise Terminal is
modernized to make it a Modernized International Cruise Terminal.
 Availability of additional berthing and terminal passenger processing

areas on peak days of operation.
Cruise lines tend to deploy vessels based on consumer vacation pattern

demands inclusive of weekend departures and return to the homeport. For
the Port of Mumbai this means the requirement to assemble the infrastructure
and operational capacity capable of accommodating two cruise vessels
simultaneously. This is inclusive of efficiently processing passengers and
vehicles, while providing services on peak weekend days within the high peak
season (November thru March);
 Quality Cruise Passenger and Baggage Facilities.
Currently the Port of Mumbai provides a secondary cruise terminal experience

for cruise lines and passengers as compared to regional competitors. This is
inclusive of the physical building(s), as well as providing for adequate
personnel (customs, immigration, stevedores, etc.) to service single or
multiple homeport and/or port-of-call cruise vessels on the same day.
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 Ingress/egress issues impacting cruise operations and parking.
The Port of Mumbai gleans approximately 75 - 90% of its cruise passengers

through private vehicle or coach transfers and the remaining passenger
capacity through limited airlift for homeport operations. This means there are
large numbers of private vehicles, coaches, taxis, service vehicles, employee
vehicles, provisioning trucks and others entering and exiting the port area in
large numbers for homeport operations. The ability of the Port of Mumbai to
efficiently and effectively allow for expeditious movement of these vehicles into
and out of the area, while also providing adequate parking facilities adjacent
to the cruise facility is a key for future operational growth. Additionally, the
ability for the terminal GTAs and parking areas to accommodate increased
numbers of vehicles over time will also be a factor in the success of the Port
of Mumbai;
 Alternative Terminal Uses.
The present facility is located within the boundary of the MbPT. As such, there
is a heavy security element that does not allow for easy ingress and egress.
In the future, the cruise terminal and surrounds should have the ability to offer
many facilities besides the separate access. The other complementary
commercial options are required to elevate the revenue and service
opportunities for the facility and also allow for new uses in the City center that
are not currently available.
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2. Previous Studies –
M/s. Zebec Marine Consultants (I) and services Pvt. Ltd. were appointed in
the year 2007 as consultants for preparation of DPR for new Cruise Terminal
for Mumbai Port.
M/S. Zebec Marine Consultants (I) and services Pvt. Ltd. studied various
locations and suggested the different potentially fit sites viz. Sewree/Powder
Work Bunder, Ferry Wharf, Apollo Bunder, Nariman Point, Oyster Rock for
locating Cruise Terminal. On basis of assessment matrix for above locations;
location near Oyster Rock, Colaba was found to be most suitable. Detailed
Project Report was submitted by Consultant based on selected suitable site.
The report was presented in stake holders meeting wherein Naval authorities
raised the issue of Helicopter landing station close to the proposed facility
may raise security concerns, especially during visits made by VIPs and the
Approach Channel demarcated for the Cruise Vessels falls on the assigned
Naval anchoring zone. NOC from Navy was not possible hence it was then
decided to upgrade the existing terminal to International Level.
Using cruise line selection criteria as a base the Project Management Team
alongwith the Consultants reviewed the following for the Port of Mumbai:
(a) Marine Conditions and Channel Access
In general, there are no significant marine conditions or access issues that

were identified that serve as a constraint for present and/or future cruise
operations. In fact, the access to open international waters from the Port of
Mumbai is excellent.
(b) The transit time from International Waters to the existing new cruise
terminal facility at the Port of Mumbai is less than One hour. Additionally,
there are no bridge or power lines to restrict air draft.
(c) Port Facilities Accommodating Cruise Vessels
The homeport facilities at the Port of Mumbai provide adequate

accommodations for cruise vessels utilizing the port at present. The main
factors that are causing inconvinience and further related problems include a
small terminal area on one level that does not allow for typical baggage lay-
down, CIQ, and check-in/waiting operations for passengers. Thus, for large
ships homeporting in Mumbai, an adjacent warehouse area for baggage
laydown is required to be used. Allowing two vessels to operate a homeport
turn simultaneously at the Port of Mumbai would be extremely difficult and
likely would provide for poor cruise line performance. Overall, the homeport
terminal at present is adequate for small ships (from 800 – 1,200-
passengers), but does not provide adequate space for larger ships to provide
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homeport functions in an efficient manner that meets the needs and
expectations of passengers and cruise line.
There is a need for expanding and modernising the existing cruise terminal.
However, due to the cruise traffic volumes overall, this facility must
accommodate other alternative uses to be financially viable.
(d) Terminal Operations
The Cruise Terminal provides a good platform for cruise homeport operations
for small to mid-size cruise vessels. The main terminal building is Ground
plus one floor structure. Thus, it is difficult to divide incoming and outgoing
passenger processes, complete baggage lay-down and CIQ, while also
attending to check-in processing. Hence there is an urgent need to upgrade
the existing Cruise Terminal.It is therefore recommended to provide facilities
to cater for a 2,000-passenger ship, for that there should be at least 10,000-
sq. meters minimum are available for creating such facility on two separate
levels. For homeport operations, the location of the existing facility serves as
a strength due to its proximity to the downtown area. However,the airport is
at a significant distance and traffic issues further impact movement to and
from the port. The MbPT has incorporated a homeport terminal plan into its
strategies developed as a part of its cruise process to assist in its overall
efforts to bring cruise ships to the Port of Mumbai.
(e) Ground Transportation Area (GTA)
The Ground Transportation Area immediately adjacent to the Terminal offers

adequate marshalling space for motor coaches and passenger drop off.
While this process does work, there is a substantial limitation in the operation
due to space and access constriants, and we believe based upon our
interviews does not adequately meet the long-term needs of the cruise lines.
(f) Parking Areas
The port provides limited to no parking areas for vehicles throughout the
surrounds of the terminal complex. Parking is required for a long-term
homeport facility in Mumbai.
(g) Provisioning
Provisions availability is fair for Mumbai due to the ability of major lines to ship
goods to the port via international carriers. However, due to a marginal pier
configuration provisioning operations are good and can be well coordinated to
meet the time demands of the cruise vessel. As the size of the ships increase,
there will be a need for more containers on the pier for loading of provisions.
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With baggage and provisions, coordination will be a key element for future
operations if the present pier configuration is used.
(h) Security
The consultants’ general review of the facility shows adequate security levels
based on the interviews conducted with both internal stakeholders and the
cruise lines themselves. Security issues faced by the Port currently must be
continued to be reviewed and adjusted to meet the needs of the individual
cruise lines. The Security Plan is considered highly sensitive and as such
distribution should be subject to a need to know basis only and all copies of the
document should be identified and recorded as to the personnel with access to
the document. This will be an element of a new facility that must be strictly
adhered to as it must be ISPS compliant.
(i)Supporting Cruise Infrastructure-
The following are the adavntages in supporting Cruise Infrastucture :
a) Landside Mobility
The time taken to travel from the cruise terminal to the International (regional)
Airport may be more than two hours in peak traffic times. The addition of the
new roadways specially Eastern Island Freeway (EIF) and also that offered by
the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) being developed by MMRDA with
expected completion in 2020 will be of signifcant improvement to the city.
Major events in the downtown Mumbai area may further impact the ingress and
egress into the current and future cruise site during some periods of time.
Coordination of traffic movements and advising the cruise lines of these
activities in advance is a key to homeport success.
b) Airport and Airlift
Mumbai has two Airports. The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport (35 km
from the city center) and Santa Cruz Domestic Airport. The Chhatrapati Shivaji
International Airport serves as one of India's major international airports. It is
also the busiest, currently handling up to 45 landings and takeoffs per hour.
The SantaCruz Domestic Airport is 25 kms from the city center.
Although there is a significant local population of potential cruisers, scheduled

air for both the domestic and international markets is essential to provide for
long-term cruise growth. This is an essential element that must be in place for
cruise ship homeport operations.A Navi Mumbai International Airport is coming
up at a new location in the mid-term across the harbor from the proposed new
cruise facility. Access via roadway and ferry would be appropriate.
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c) Hotels
The Consultant’s analysis of available lodging in the Mumbai area suggests

that adequate levels of existing plus new anticipated hotel room inventories
exist to accommodate future cruise homeport operations, specifically domestic
in nature. Hotel locations within the City Center are many and provide good
access to the Port of Mumbai. Mumbai is a well-known tourism destination and
the room capacity is insufficient for the peak cruise season of operations.
d) Attractions and Venues
Mumbai and the surrounding area have a generous assortment of interesting

and well run sightseeing venues for cruise passengers. Many of these venues
are located within close driving proximity to the Cruise Terminal (present and
anticipated) and within the downtown area of Mumbai. There are limited retail
and recreational activities.In all, Mumbai provides numerous tourism sites to
support cruise operations for port-of-call and homeport ships. However, there
is much room for improvement and additions to the existing tourism offerings,
such as retail, and other activities of varying capacities to support many
different population demographies.
e) Shore Excursion Providers /Ground Services
For Mumbai, a city and region that has a well-established landside tourism
base, it is believed that the needed primary shore excursion and homeport
ground services infrastructure is presently in place for cruise homeport and
port-of-call operations. Adequate numbers of coaches, qualified guides and
tour operators have been identified in Mumbai and surrounds that currently or
potentially could service the cruise line industry.
f) Regulatory Issues
Mumbai and the surrounding region are well known to Indian West Coast
residents, national and international people as a place to visit. This strength
translates well in both the development of the city’s and region’s tourism
industry overall and, more specifically, the cruise business to Mumbai. There
are currently several direct regulatory barriers that will impede development of
the cruise industry to Mumbai. These are inclusive of cabotage and taxation
issues tied to the current atmosphere or lack of knowledge about the cruise
indsutry. It is imperative that the MbPT and associated groups work in unison
to improve the opportunities for cruise homeport vessels from the Port of
Mumbai to lower the overall costs of operations and allow for adequate itinary
patterns to be developed to meet the needs of the international cruise
passenger.
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Table 1: Attractiveness of the Port of Mumbai
Source: B&A, 2008
g) Marketing by the Port of Mumbai
The Port must take a pro-active role in its relationship with the cruise line
industry and regional cruise passenger market that will be very beneficial to
Mumbai in long-term.The MbPT is doing an excellent job in beginning to assess
and understand the potential of the cruise line industry. The MbPT may look
mid-term to specifically employ someone to manage and market the cruise line
business to grow long-term and meet the needs and expectations of the
industry. Overall, the MbPT is in an excellent prosition to provide partnership
opportunities to the cruise line industry and can partner with trade organizations
to promote the growth of the industry in the Port of Mumbai.
The primary strengths of the Port of Mumbai is its unique tourism

attractiveness and brand name recognition among Domestic as well as
International travellers.Additionally, the local base population provides a unique
opportunity to develop a local cruise tourism market if the cruise operators are
encouraged to offer local programs that are cost effective.
However, the existing terminal structure itself is in poor condition and does not
provide for overall adequate facilities for cruise passengers. A new facility at
the same location will provide the impetus the City and region needs for
expansion of cruise tourism. Finally, tourism infrastructure of the region as a
whole is very supportive of cruise operations inclusive of lodging, attractions
and venues, and access to consumers. There are certainly many challenges
due to the very nature of Mumbai as a huge city with poor roadways and limited
infrastructure. It is assumed that Mumbai will continue to have a strong appeal
for Cruise passengers in the long-term.
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3. Situation of MbPT:
Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) is presently handling its Cruise traffic at Terminal
building at Ballard Pier Extension (BPX).This berth was extended under Dock
Expansion Scheme in sixties. A terminal building with north baggage hall and
south baggage hall were constructed at BPX suitable for the Passenger Traffic.
This is a Multipurpose Berth right inside the cargo port and is used extensively
for berthing of larger, beamier and over dimensional vessels. Moreover BPX
berth is only deep drafted berth free from all beam restrictions and capable of
berthing vessels up to 10.5 M draft. Further, as BPX is a custom notified area,
entry and exit are highly regulated which creates a barrier for the free flow
essential for a cruise terminal. BPX terminal is very close to the naval base and
thus free / unregulated access is unlikely to be permitted on a large scale.
For home porting a ship, the fundamental requirement is a berth and a

functional terminal with sufficient back up area to provide all passenger related
facilities alongwith free movement of passengers and guests, transport facilities
etc.
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4. Traffic Scenario :( As Per Consultant study)
Global Cruise Passenger Traffic
 Global cruise passenger traffic has risen steadily over the past 6 years and is
estimated at 22.2 million passengers in 2015
Indian Cruise Industry
Advantage India
India is ranked as the ninth most popular tourist destinations in the world. India
has over 7,500 km of coastline, peppered with places of great interest for the
cruise guest. Although 2013-14 saw a decline in cruise lines handled across
major ports, all ports recorded a growth in 2014-15 India is scheduled to continue
to receive strong growth in port calls and Passenger Destination Days in 2017-
18.
Mumbai port witnessed the highest growth in cruise line calls in 2014-15 and
handled 47 ships according to statistics by the Ministry of Shipping. All major
cruise liners like Royal Caribbean, Costa, Carnival Corporation, Norwegian
Cruise Line, MSC, etc. make calls at Indian cruise ports.
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 Number of Cruise Ship Calls by Key Ports in India - Key Facts about
Indian cruise industry
Cruise Traffic at Mumbai Port
In the long term, domestic cruise tourism could also contribute significantly if
developed properly.
The cruise terminal at Mumbai port is typically expected to attract ships with
passenger capacity of 2,500-3,000 and also large ships with 4,000
occasionally.
In the base case, international and domestic cruise traffic in India could
together exceed 1 million passengers by 2034-35.
In the base case, international cruise traffic in India is projected to touch about
366,000 passengers by 2034-35 while domestic cruise traffic is projected at
about 675,000 passengers. This is a combined traffic of over one million
passengers.
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5. Present Proposal:
The objective is to upgrade / modernize the present Cruise terminal to make it at
par with the International norms matching the best presently available Cruise
Terminal in the world. It should match with the present requirement of
International passenger using the existing biggest size of Cruise Vessel such as
Queen Elizabeth, Royal Cruise, Star Cruise Ship or any other type of modern
Cruise Vessel. To make this project economically viable the possibility of opening
the terminal for domestic visitors is also being looked upon.
However, the days when cruise ships are not there the BPX berth can be used
for cargo ships and the terminal building for the domestic visitors.
6. Proposed Upgradation/Modernization of Existing Terminal:
It is proposed that the terminal building will be in operation throughout the year.
Part of the terminal building is open to the domestic visitors (i.e. Visitors which are not
going on cruise).
It is proposed that MbPT will provide all the infrastructure required in the terminal
portion on ground and first floor. Only basic infrastructure like staircase /Escalator /
lift / toilets and external walls will be provided by MbPT. Operator will be appointed to
operate the terminal. The retail space will be allotted to same operator who will have
freedom to plan the activities, will have to obtain necessary statutory permissions for
providing the infrastructure in the retail area.
Broad description of the activities planned at various level
Ground Floor: Departure of Cruise Terminal/ Cargo Storage of the Terminal /

Retail activities.
First floor: Arrival of Cruise terminal / retail activities.
Second and Third Floor: Permissible activities Retail / Convention etc.
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Ground Floor Plan
The proposal consists of G+3 structure with an approx. area of 350000 sq.ft.
(approx.. 32527.88 Sq.M.)comprising all the floors, to be reconstructed after
demolition of existing structure.
The ground floor will be mainly operational area as shown in the plan along with
the area for retail/ commercial setup essential for the requirement of cruise
passengers. The operational area will be having all the essential facilities such
as Check-in counter, Immigration counter, Waiting Lounges, VIP Lounge,
Custom counter, Red/ Green channel, Frisking Booth, Baggage scanner,
Carousels etc. It is proposed that the terminal building will be in operation
throughout the year. Part of the terminal building is open to the domestic visitors
(i.e. Visitors which are not going on cruise).
First Floor Plan
The first floor will be operational area for embarking passengers as shown in the plan
along with the area for retail/ commercial setup essential for the requirement of cruise
passengers. The operational area will be having all the essential facilities for
embarking passengers such as Immigration counter, Waiting Lounges, Custom
counter, Red/ Green channel, Frisking Booth etc.
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Second Floor Plan
The entire second floor will be used for setting up retail/commercial for the use of
International Cruise Passenger as per their requirement. The facilities provided will
match the International Standards and will be at par with the best terminals in the
world. The commercial space will boast of the space for Hotels and Hospitality
industry alongwith entertainment areas for the passengers coming from across the
globe.
Third Floor Plan
The entire third floor will be used for setting up retail/commercial for the use of
International Cruise Passengers as per their requirement. The facilities provided will
match the International Standards and will be at par with the best terminals in the
world. The commercial space will comprise of the space for Hotels and Hospitality
along with entertainment areas for the passengers coming from across the globe.
This project is in accordance with Government of India’s vision of increasing tourism,

especially Cruise tourism in India. India is ranked as the ninth most popular tourist
destinations in the world. India has over 7,500 km of coastline, peppered with places
of great interest for the cruise guests. With more number of Cruise vessels visiting
Mumbai Port,the tourist inflow will certainly increase thus benefitting the port and
related industries directly and indirectly boosting the overall economy of the country.
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7. Cost Estimate: -
The subject proposal is divided in two phases which will be carried out by Mumbai
Port through internal resources and the grants from Sagarmala or Tourism Ministry.
Phase 1 - In this phase Construction with basic infrastructure development of the

terminal building will be carried out. The existing building (Ground +1) of area
approx.1,50,000 Sq. Feet will be demolished. A new building (Ground +3 Floors) of
area around 3,50,000 Sq. Feet will be constructed in its place to accommodate
different activities for Cruise Passengers/Retail/Convention Centre/Entertainment
Hub etc.
The proposed Mumbai International Cruise Terminal building will be resting on piles.
Existing road will be used during Construction. New road for vehicular access for
Passenger Cruise Vessels is proposed. New roads as per traffic dispersal plan for
Cruise Passengers will be constructed which includes diversion or closure of
existing roads.
No reclamation or dredging is envisaged.
The berth upgradation will also be taken up separately by MbPT.
The disposal of solid waste generated is proposed to be carried out by regular

transportation of garbage to Municipal Dumping Ground at Mulund.
The Cost Estimate in the first phase includes the following works: -
1 Demolition of existing structure.
2 Civil Engineering works – foundation, superstructure, water

supply system, sewerage and drainage system, road
and parking system, vestibule works, VTMS and
allied works, etc.
3 Fire protection system.
4 Air conditioning works.
5 Electrical works.
6 Mechanical works including equipment’s.
7 Communication system.
8 Security and surveillance system.
9 Façade etc.
The total block estimate amounts to Rs.197 Crores including 3% contingency

and 7% S & O Charges. This estimate does not include the equipments needed
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for Traffic Management system and the interior works etc. The same may be
provided by the operator who will operate the terminal.
Phase II - This phase will be for Interior, retail/commercial space development

which will be developed by the Operator, who will be appointed for operating
terminal as well as the retail space.
The BPX berth is used for handling cargo when cruise ships are not berthed.
The revenue earned from this berth by cargo handling is substantial hence the
berth cannot be dedicated for Cruise and cannot be given on PPP basis.
During Construction phase, transit terminal will be constructed to facilitate

construction activities at site. However, no housing for Construction workers
would be provided inside Ballard Pier Extension or Indira Dock.
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8. Estimated Revenue: –
The proposed terminal is an iconic terminal planned with Central Governments’
vision of promoting Cruise tourism. Any cruise terminal is not sustainable by itself
and accordingly, to increase its economic viability, the Consultant has
complimented it with the provision of commercial space. The operator, who will
operate the terminal, has to maintain the entire operation of the terminal through
his own resources. He will be commercially exploiting the commercial space
available for the revenue generation. MbPT is likely to gain some part of revenue
through this. BPX is the only deep drafted berth available in the port hence the
care has been taken that when cruise ship is not visiting the port, the berth can
be used for cargo ship and terminal building for retail.
On an average 40 to 50 Cruise ships visit BPX every year and around 125
cargo ships are berthed at BPX every year.
With the construction of new cruise terminal according to the traffic study by the
consultants, at least 100 Cruise ships instead of 40 to 50 Cruise Ships are likely
to visit Mumbai Port. On the remaining days of non-operation of Cruise vessels,
approximately 90 cargo ships can be berthed at BPX. Moreover, it is expected
that Domestic visitors also will be utilizing terminal building even during non-
operation of International Cruise vessels.
The following are the estimated revenue to be earned by Mumbai Port Trust:
i) Estimated Revenue from cruise ships/passengers per annum = Rs.18.57

Crores to MbPT (pro rata basis for projected traffic of 100 ships)
ii) Estimated Revenue from retail spaces per annum = Rs.48.00 Crores (as
projected by consultant)
The project is financially as well as economically viable.
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9. Likely effects on Environment/ Natural Resources:
There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity during or after
Construction.
Temporary influx of workers during Construction Phase will be there. The influx
of passengers will increase permanently after the project is commissioned.
The following construction materials are proposed to be used : Sand,

Granite/Ballast Stone, Stone Aggregates, Petrol, Diesel, Steel, Fly Ash,
Construction Chemicals, Water, Bricks, Electricity, Aluminum, Porcelain, Glass,
Fabric for façade etc.
All natural construction materials viz. Sand, Granite/Ballast Stone, Stone

Aggregates etc. will be procured from various approved stone quarries at Navi
Mumbai.
Expected Water Consumption during Construction is 500 KLPD during

Construction Phase and Expected Water Consumption is 150 KLPD during
operation. Operation Source will be MbPT’s Water Supply network. The ultimate
source of Water Supply is the watermains of Municipal Corporation of Greater
Mumbai (MCGM).
The modernized toilet facility will be provided in the building. The quantity of
Sewage generation would be very less, hence the sewerage generated from the
toilet facility will be connected to MCGM sewerage network which will be finally
treated by MCGM.
The power supply will be required shall be less than 1 MVA which will be obtained
from the existing source at Indira Dock or the Construction agencies will use their
own power generator during the construction period, if required. Generally, the
construction demands are met from the existing MbPT network. To deal with power
failure situation, standby Diesel Generators will be used.
Construction waste will be properly segregated and utilized. No burning of waste in

open area will be allowed by the port.
There will be negligible generation of Noise, Vibration, Emissions of Light or Heat

during Construction as well as Operation of the Terminal. However, proper
overhauling and maintenance of plants and equipments will be done to minimize
noise pollution.
During Construction phase, emission generated from stationary and mobile

sources (viz. generator, cranes etc.) will be of insignificant quantity. The emission
value will be restricted within permissible limits. During operation of the Terminal
building, there will be emission from combustion of fuels from the Passenger Cruise
vessels for operation of generators during the stay at the berth. This is a standard
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feature in any port. However, no hazardous material will be used during operation
of the facility.
There are no risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into
the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea.
The project site is not prone to floods, landslides as it is inside Mumbai City
inhabited by lakhs of people. The structure is designed to take care of Seismic load
as per BIS code.
There is no risk of accident during construction. However, suitable safety gears will
be provided to each construction worker/supervisor and periodical training for
safety awareness will be conducted to prevent or minimize the accidents.
From Environmental sensitivity point of view, the project site is in custom notified
area at Indira Dock. Sewri mudflats, an ecologically sensitive area is far away i.e.
about 8 kms from the project site. Moreover, the project is modernization of the
existing facility which is existing since more than 50 years. Hence environmental
sensitivity of the project is negligible.
The project site is close to the Defence Installations i.e. Naval Dockyard (0.5 Kms)
and has been there since more than 50 years.
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10. Economic contribution to the society –
Once the project is implemented, the biggest Cruise vessel will visit to the Port which
will increase the tourist inflow and directly and indirectly benefit to the port and overall
economy of the country. The enhanced facility as per the taste and requirement of
International passenger will further attract the tourist. By opening the terminal for
domestic tourism will make the project economically viable and attract investor to
come forward making the project successfully.
Facilities at Mumbai Cruise Terminal shall compete with the best Cruise Terminal
around the world after this improvisation and will be instrumental in increase of cruise
tourism.
There is a dearth of retail space in South Mumbai where we can have various brands
under single roof. The location of the Mumbai Cruise Terminal is optimal for such
controlled retail environment.
Mumbai Port Trust shall create a new public space for Mumbai City with international
standard retail facility.
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11. Project Timeline :
The subject project is a cruise tourism development project and it is going to improve
the cruise traffic in India particularly in Mumbai. The economic contribution thorough
cruise tourism is enormous and going to contribute directly in the local economy and
largely at the national level. As the influx of international cruise tourism in the country
and particularly in Mumbai, the cruise tourism in Mumbai Port is going to rise
phenomenally. Presently, the existing cruise terminal is not adequate enough to
provide the essential need and taste of the International tourist. The growth of the
arrival of cruise ship has been increased nearly more than 50% since 2016 and
steadily increasing. Considering this aspect, it is very much necessary to upgrade
the terminal immediately to meet the International standard.
The Port has planned to tap this opportunity and boost the cruise tourism on war
footing basis and accordingly it has been decided to invite the tender immediately
pending all the statutory approvals required for construction and operation of the
terminal. The tender is already invited and the project proponent i.e. MbPT is going
to appoint the contractor shortly.
The work will be executed within 24 months of the award of the work under the
supervision of dedicated team from various departments for the construction and
operation. The work will be executed in phases and during the construction the
terminal will be kept in operation by creating the interim operational area with
necessary minimum facilities.
12. Request of Project Proponents to State Environmental Impact

Assessment Authority, Govt. of Maharashtra:
The project is feasible and viable financially as well as from economy point of view.
The built up area of the proposed building is 32527.88 Sq.M. i.e. less than 1,50,000
sq. mtrs., so the project falls under Sr. No. 8 (a) under Category B. EIA clearance
is required for the building construction projects ≥ 1,50,000 sq.mtrs.
Hence EIA clearance is not required for the project.
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MUMBAI PORT TRUST

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PRE FEASIBILITY REPORT

Prepared by: CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, MbPT

1. Background – Page Nos.

2. Previous studies 10-14

7. Cost Estimate 21-22

10. Economic contribution to the society 26

i. Mumbai’s importance for Cruise Industry

Mumbai is located on seven now-merged islands which are Isle of Bombay,

Mumbai is classified as a metropolis of India, under the jurisdiction of the

 Cruise Berth LOA – 232 meters;

 Draft – 10.00 meters;

o Length from entrance – 9.6 km;

o Depth – 7.6 meters;

o Width – 350 meters;

 Turning circle – 500 meters;

 Mean high water – 4.4 / 3.3 meters; and,

 Mean low water – 1.8 / 0.7 meters.

The terminal for the reception of passengers and housing Customs /

 Berth, Gangway, Terminal Building, Passenger Lounge;

 Toilets, drinking water, car parking, etc.;

 Counters for baggage handling, foreign currency exchange counters,

 Internet, telephone, email, fax, net-phone communication facilitées ;

 Tourist information Centre, Port health officer, Terminal security; and,

 Stalls for curios & artifacts, carpets, handicraft items.

It has been decided to upgrade the same to international standards so as to

In this section, a brief snapshot analysis of the Port of Mumbai’s appeal as a

Cruise Line Operators view a destination as a port-of-call or homeport for

With a golden history of hundreds of years, Mumbai never fails to mesmerize

 Access to regional consumers. Mumbai provides access to a strong regional

 Deepwater marine access. Mumbai provides easy access to international

 Capability of the Port of Mumbai Berth(s) and Terminal(s) to receive and

 Availability of additional berthing and terminal passenger processing

Cruise lines tend to deploy vessels based on consumer vacation pattern

 Quality Cruise Passenger and Baggage Facilities.

Currently the Port of Mumbai provides a secondary cruise terminal experience

The Port of Mumbai gleans approximately 75 - 90% of its cruise passengers

 Alternative Terminal Uses.

(a) Marine Conditions and Channel Access

In general, there are no significant marine conditions or access issues that

(c) Port Facilities Accommodating Cruise Vessels

The homeport facilities at the Port of Mumbai provide adequate

(d) Terminal Operations

(e) Ground Transportation Area (GTA)

The Ground Transportation Area immediately adjacent to the Terminal offers

(f) Parking Areas

(i)Supporting Cruise Infrastructure-

The following are the adavntages in supporting Cruise Infrastucture :

b) Airport and Airlift

Although there is a significant local population of potential cruisers, scheduled

The Consultant’s analysis of available lodging in the Mumbai area suggests

d) Attractions and Venues

Mumbai and the surrounding area have a generous assortment of interesting

e) Shore Excursion Providers /Ground Services

Source: B&A, 2008

g) Marketing by the Port of Mumbai

The primary strengths of the Port of Mumbai is its unique tourism

For home porting a ship, the fundamental requirement is a berth and a

Indian Cruise Industry

Cruise Traffic at Mumbai Port

6. Proposed Upgradation/Modernization of Existing Terminal:

Broad description of the activities planned at various level

Ground Floor: Departure of Cruise Terminal/ Cargo Storage of the Terminal /