India, March 28 -- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced on Saturday that it has operationalised India's first Port of Refuge (PoR), creating a structured mechanism to handle maritime emergencies and vessels in distress.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) defines a PoR as a designated location where ships can seek shelter to stabilise conditions, protect life and limit environmental damage.

According to a press release from Adani Ports, this addresses a long-standing gap in India's maritime emergency infrastructure.

"While such frameworks are standard in major maritime economies, India had not formalised one until now," the release further stated.

The move comes as India, with a coastline of over 11,000 ki...