Union Minister for the Ports, Shipping & Waterways and AYUSH, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, launched two digital modules within the SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) platform in New Delhi recently.
These pioneering modules, namely the Maritime Single Window (MSW) and the Mercantile Maritime Department (MMD), were inaugurated in the presence of Mr. Shripad Y. Naik, Minister of State for the Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and senior officials from the Ministry.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sonowal said, with the launch of the Maritime Single Window (MSW) module of SagarSetu (NLP-Marine), MoPSW aligns with global standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The implementation of the MSW system through SagarSetu (NLP-M) adheres to the processes mandated by the FAL Convention of International Maritime Organization (IMO), promoting harmonization and standardization of processes set by the IMO. This stands as an example of our commitment to international compliance and efficiency.’
‘The launch of the MMD and MSW modules of SagarSetu (NLP-Marine) is not just a technological advancement; it is a commitment to shaping the future of India’s Maritime Sector with digitization of processes’, he added.
The Maritime Single Window (MSW) Module in SagarSetu (NLP-M) is a cutting-edge digital platform designed to revolutionize the exchange of maritime-related information and documents, emphasizing harmonization and standardization for efficient data submission.
This innovative system facilitates electronic submission, processing, and communication between government authorities, port operators, shipping agents, trade associations & other stakeholders involved in international maritime trade.
The MSW module has undergone successful testing with officials from the DG Shipping, along with active participation from Shipping Agents, Trade Associations, and Port Officials of all Major Ports. The Mercantile Marine Dept. (MMD) Module within SagarSetu’s NLP (M) encompasses two core funct- ionalities in the Maritime Mobile Domain process.
