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Sailing Vessels It is a well known fact that Mandvi in Kutch is one of the ancient ports of Gujarat State which was developed before the independence of our country. In earlier times, Mandvi port was the major gateway for the sea cargo transport with Middle East, Europe and Africa. Sailing Vessels were used as a key transport medium for sea trade. Mandvi is famous for its well crafted man-made wooden cargo vessels.
Manufacturing and repairing of Sailing Vessels is a major employment generating industry in the Kutch region. It is a traditional type of small scale industry developed and run by those people whose greater part is deprived of the basic infrastructure and financial support from the related authorities and is struggling to survive in these modern times.
Export earning from traditional activity: Construction of New Vessels is helpful to gain foreign currency earnings. Such wooden vessels are in demand in Gulf countries. Many a time the vessels are booked during the construction stage. According to the detailed calculation, a single average size MSV (mechanized sailing vessel) can be sold to foreign buyers who pay in foreign currencies which results into inflow of foreign currency, which plays a vital role in a countryâ„¢s development.
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