Mumbai
September 12, 2025
South Asia's Largest Maritime Exhibition & Conference - A Landmark Platform for Maritime Innovation was successfully held from September 10th-12th, 2025 in Mumbai, bringing together industry leaders, government representatives, domain experts, and innovators under one roof.
A key highlight of the event was the special address by Shri. Aditya Kumar Sinha, Executive Director C-DAC Mumbai & CEO of the Maritime Digital Centre of Excellence (MDCoE), Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, who passionately spoke on "Maritime Digital Transformation". Dr. Kapil Kant Kamal, Scientist F, also participated in the conference.
Shri. Sinha emphasized India's vision to lead the global maritime sector through digital adoption, aligned with the Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047. He outlined critical areas of focus such as AI-driven port operations, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and secure data ecosystems, all aimed at transforming operational efficiency and sustainability.
- C-DAC has been at the forefront of cutting-edge digital innovation with extensive expertise in mission-critical projects and national programs related to maritime, including:
- Quantum Computing and Exascale Computing
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- NextGen Cyber Security Solutions
- National Critical Infrastructure, like the LongRange Identification and Tracking system (LRIT) for the Directorate General of Shipping
- Seafarers Identification Document System (B-SID) for Directorate General of Shipping
The conference served as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and showcasing indigenous solutions developed by C-DAC and MDCoE, contributing to India's ambition of becoming a global digital maritime powerhouse.
