SHM Shipcare Expands Coastal Clean-Up Drive to Mumbai, Reinforcing Commitment to Marine Conservation

Mumbai, October 14, 2026: SHM Shipcare Private Limited (“SHM Shipcare”), an integrated maritime company engaged in shipbuilding, ship repair, ship management and maritime safety solutions, has extended its coastal clean-up initiative to Mumbai with a beach clean-up drive at Dadar Kirti College Beach. Conducted in partnership with the University of Mumbai, the drive is the third phase of the company’s ongoing coastal conservation programme, following earlier clean-ups in Surat and Goa.

Held under the theme ‘A Cleaner Coast Starts with Champions Who Act’, the initiative brought together volunteers to remove litter and debris from the shoreline and promote responsible waste disposal. The programme was conceptualised earlier this month around the birthday of SHM Shipcare Chairman Saifuddin Hajee, reflecting the company’s close connection with India’s coastal communities and the marine environment.

The Mumbai drive assumes significance at a time when marine litter and plastic pollution continue to threaten coastal ecosystems, marine biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities dependent on the sea. By mobilising volunteers and local stakeholders, SHM Shipcare aims to convert environmental awareness into tangible, community-led action.

Commenting on the initiative, Mohammed Hajee, CEO – Marine & Fire Safety, SHM Shipcare, said, “The sea is central to everything we do, and protecting the coastal environment is a responsibility we all share. Through this clean-up drive in Mumbai, we hope to encourage collective action and demonstrate that small, consistent efforts can create a meaningful impact on the health of our coastline. Keeping our beaches clean requires both awareness and action. By bringing volunteers together, we aim to encourage responsible habits and greater participation in protecting India’s coastal environment.”

The Mumbai clean-up forms part of SHM Shipcare’s broader CSR engagement across environmental and community initiatives in coastal regions. Through such programmes, the company seeks to support local conservation efforts, strengthen environmental awareness and contribute to the long-term protection of India’s coastline.

About SHM Shipcare

SHM Shipcare (SHM Shipcare Pvt. Ltd.) is a company engaged in shipbuilding, ship management, maritime safety, and related services for the shipping industry. Mr. Saifuddin Hajee, an alumnus of IIT Mumbai, founded SHM Shipcare in 2001 with a singular vision to save lives through the timely delivery of world-class marine safety and survival systems. He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) in recognition of his contribution to the industry. He was instrumental in the construction of 29 specialized patrol boats currently serving the Indian Navy, National Coastal Port Authorities and the Mumbai Police. SHM Shipcare supports government agencies, ports, and industry operators across India and international markets. The company operates across 25+ locations and 18 port cities, including Singapore, the UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Shanghai, Greece, Egypt, Oman and Sri Lanka, as well as Mumbai, Kandla, Kochi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Kakinada, Paradeep and Port Blair.

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