Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches digital modules

On February 1, 2024, the MoPSW launched two digital modules within the Sagar Setu (national logistics portal-marine) platform. These are the maritime single window (MSW) and the mercantile maritime department (MMD). The MSW module is a digital platform that enables the electronic submission, processing and exchange of maritime-related information and documents between government authorities, port operators, and stakeholders involved in international maritime trade. The MMD module is a digital platform with two core functionalities. The modules’ vessel detention function allows efficient monitoring of the status of ships at ports, facilitating the planning of vessel inspections. Another feature of the MMD module is the vessel release functionality, which is used to update the release status of the vessel, signalling its readiness to depart the port.