MMB is developing Inland Water Transport (IWT) as follows under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Ministry of Shipping, Government of India at an estimated cost of Rs. 1758.75 lacs.

Development of Inland Water Transport:

• In Godavari River at Vishnupuri, Nanded
  
  
• From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Mandwa
  
  
• From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Karanja
  
  
• In Mhasla/Mandad River (Rajpuri Creek) at Rajpuri
  
  
• In Mhasla/Mandad River (Rajpuri Creek) at Janjira Fort
  
  

• In Mhasla/Mandad River( Rajpuri Creek) at Dighi
  
  
• In Mhasla/Mandad River(Rajpuri Creek) at Agardanda
  
  
• From South Mumbai to Amba River/Dharamtar Creek at Rewas
  
  
• For eco-tourism project at Isapur, District Nanded, Maharashtra
  

Passenger Water Transport Projects under Development around Mumbai

Proposed Network:

• IWT network is designed from Nariman Point to Borivali, on the Western Sea Route, covering on the way Bandra, Juhu and Versova. Sites being considered are Nariman Point (near NCPA), Bandra, Juhu beach, Versova, Erangal, Marve and Borivali. MSRDC has been appointed as the implementing agency.
  
• Two other routes, namely Eastern Sea Route and Cross Harbour Route, already have an established Commuter Ferry System. However, improvement in the landing sites, creation of infrastructure facilities, etc are being worked out to make it more sophisticated
  
• Belapur-Elephanta passenger service has been started experimental basis
  
• SPV has also been registered for development of the Eastern Sea Route

Recent Initiatives:

The process of development of Western Sea Route under implementation by MSRDC and selection of developer completed. The project has been given environment clearance by MOEF.