Mumbai, Oct. 22: Makruzz, a pioneering passenger ferry service provider in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has been conferred with the prestigious Maritime Excellence Award at the Global Maritime Summit 2023 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

This esteemed award was presented during the grand Valedictory session by the Honourable Minister of Shipping, Shri Sarbanand Sonawal, and graced by a galaxy of central ministers, including the Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, and Minister of State for Shipping, Shri Shantanu Thakur and Shri Shripad Nayak.

The 3-day Global India Maritime Summit, which was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister, recognises industry leaders and innovators who are catalysing transformation in the Indian Maritime Industry.

Makruzz, a ferry brand of Mak Logistics Pvt. Ltd, is a pioneering initiative of local entrepreneurs Mohamed H. Jadwet, CS Ashok, and Krishnendu Kundu. They introduced India's first private sector high-speed catamaran passenger vessel in 2009, marking the inception of a new era in maritime travel. This innovative approach changed the landscape of tourism in Havelock (Swaraj Deep) and Neil (Shaheed Deep).

With a fleet of three world-class high-speed ferries and being the only ferry operator in the country recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Makruzz provides seamless connectivity between the islands and sets new benchmarks for luxury and comfort in marine transportation.

Receiving the recognition is a source of immense pride for the company and also a proud moment for the islands that a local company is a recipient of a national award. The company acknowledges the continued support over the years of the Andaman Administration, DG Shipping, the Indian Registrar of Ships as well as its valued trade partners in the islands and across the country, and the passengers who chose Makruzz as their preferred mode of travel.

Finally, this pinnacle would not have been possible without the unwavering support of its dedicated team members.