National Maritime Heritage Complex Logo Launched at India Maritime Week 2025

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways unveiled the official logo of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at the India Maritime Week 2025 celebrations in Mumbai. The launch marked a crucial step in showcasing and preserving India’s vast maritime history and promoting it through digital, cultural, and tourism-led initiatives. The NMHC, to be established at Lothal in Gujarat, is envisioned as a world-class facility to commemorate India’s ancient maritime legacy while inspiring future innovation in the sector.

Maritime Heritage at the Centre Stage

• India’s maritime history stretches over 5,000 years, from the Harappan port of Lothal to modern maritime trade routes.
• The NMHC aims to document and present this journey by creating a hub for knowledge, tourism, and global outreach.
• Unveiling the logo symbolizes the integration of historical pride with contemporary design and purpose.
• It sets the tone for the NMHC’s future role as a key destination for cultural tourism and maritime education.

What is the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)?

The NMHC will be located in Lothal, one of the world’s oldest known dockyards, linking modern India with its ancient seafaring traditions. The complex will include,

• Immersive museums and exhibits showcasing India’s maritime history.
• Digital and interactive galleries for education and research.
• Tourism and hospitality zones including themed parks, replicas, and cultural shows.
• Spaces dedicated to marine archaeology, shipbuilding traditions, and naval evolution.

This initiative is part of the broader effort to revive coastal culture and integrate maritime history into public consciousness.

Strategic and Diplomatic Significance

The NMHC is not just a cultural monument but a key piece in India’s maritime diplomacy. The collaboration with the Netherlands and the proposal for a Green and Digital Sea Corridor indicate India’s strategic commitment to,

• Strengthening maritime ties with global partners
• Promoting eco-friendly shipping routes
• Leveraging its rich maritime past to lead in the blue economy
• It reflects how heritage, innovation, and foreign policy are converging to shape India’s maritime future.

Static Facts

• Event: India Maritime Week 2025
• Date of Logo Launch: 28 October 2025
• Project: National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
• Location: Lothal, Gujarat
• Ministry Involved: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
• Union Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal
• International Partner: Netherlands
• Key Agreements: MoU on Maritime Collaboration and Letter of Intent for Green and Digital Sea Corridor