Mumbai Port Authority to Build ₹470 Crore Marina at Cross Island on EPC Basis.

The Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) plans to construct a state-of-the-art yacht marina at Cross Island near Princess and Victoria Docks with an investment of ₹470 crore, funded through internal resources on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis, a top official said. The project will also include a road connecting the shore to the marina, breakwaters, dredging, and parking facilities.

The operation and maintenance of the marina will be handed to a private firm for a 45-year concession period, which will invest ₹417.37 crore to develop onshore facilities such as a repair yard, clubhouse, hotel, and restaurant on 4.2 hectares of land. These amenities will cater to visitors and provide repair and maintenance services for yachts.

The marina will be developed in three phases. The first phase will feature berthing for 424 yachts and onshore facilities, the second will add 172 additional berths, and the third phase will accommodate eight super yachts.

“This will be Mumbai Port's signature project,” M. Angamuthu, Chairman of Mumbai Port Authority, told ET Infra. “It will enhance the entire maritime ecosystem and benchmark Mumbai's skyline.”

The marina will feature waterside infrastructure such as an approach trestle, breakwater, berthing pontoons, gangways, and mooring bollards on reclaimed land. Onshore facilities will include a marina terminal, stackyard parking, repair yard, clubhouse, and commercial spaces. Yacht owners will be charged for docking, and the facility will provide repair and upkeep services as well as a dedicated fuel station, generating a steady revenue stream.

India currently has few dedicated marinas, despite its long coastline. Mumbai, home to a growing number of leisure yachts, lacks proper facilities, forcing around 200 small boats to anchor near the Gateway of India, often requiring tenders for boarding.

Angamuthu said integrating the marina into Mumbai’s waterfront revitalisation plan will enhance the city’s global image, attract investments, and boost economic growth in related sectors. He added that the project could serve as a cornerstone for developing India’s yachting infrastructure, encouraging similar projects along the coast.

Earlier attempts to develop a marina at Princess Dock on a public-private partnership (PPP) model for 45 years failed, as no bids were received despite two tender rounds, prompting the port authority to switch to the EPC mode.