I have been in the field of fisheries for the last 42 years
From the year 1982, First in India to operate private deep sea outrigger fishing Trawlers, our fishing vessels had an endurance of 30 days continuing fishing (shrimping).
Builder of20-meter to 26-meter fishing vessels under class approval.
Exported 20-meter to 26-meter fishing vessels to the Gulf and operated in the Gulf for Long lines, Hand line Bottom, and Surface gill nets fishing with Indian fishermen.
Presently I am involved in Satellite communication, focusing on the fishery sector in India & Gulf.
Planning to operate a Hi-Speed Catamaran from Tuticorin, India to Sri Lanka
Participated in an EOI (Expression of Interest) issued by VOC Port of Tuticorin, India for the operation of Passenger Ferry services for the following route
MOU was signed and exchanged in a Global Maritime India Summit 2023, in Mumbai, in front of Honourable Minister of Shipping Shri SARBANANDA SONOWAL Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
This ferry can accommodate 400 passengers and 68 Vehicles. The proposed ferry will have Duty-Free shops, Veg and non-veg restaurants, a Money exchange, and Medical Shops.
The proposed one-way ticket fare per passenger will be approximately Rs. 6,500 for the Economy class and 12,500 for the business class
J. Mahiban is also involved in implementing innovative Green Hydrogen to create a green environment in fishing under collaborations with some of the pioneers in the Hydrogen sector from Europe, China, and India. Hydrogen production, Safe storage of Hydrogen and usage in fishing boats, Safe Transportation, Converting existing diesel-powered engines to hydrogen-powerednew marine engines.