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Source: The post is based on the article “Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC): India-Russia new sea route plan in final lap” published in “Business Standard” on 7th November 2023
Why in the News?
As part of the Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC), a trial run of a ship was conducted between Chennai port inIndia and Vladivostok in Russia.
What is the Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC)?
| Specifications | Details |
| What is it | It is a proposed sea route between Chennai, India, and Vladivostok, Russia. |
| Passes through | Sea of Japan, East and the South China Sea through Malacca Strait to reach the Bay of Bengal and then cut across through the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago to reach Chennai. |
What are the benefits of Eastern Maritime Corridor(EMC)?
1.Reduced Duration: This route is advantageous as: 1) Distance is reduced by 40% from 9,450 nautical miles to 5,647 nautical miles and 2) shortens the transportation time by up to 16 days.
2.Access to Russia’s Far East: Vladivostok Port provides access to resource-rich regions, offering opportunities in sectors like energy, mining, and technology for Indian businesses.
3.Trade and strategy: India is building nuclear power plants with Russia’s collaboration in Kudankulam on the sea coast in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district. The opening of a sea route is likely to help in the project.
UPSC Syllabus: International Relations
