Ministry of Shipping has approved the revised cost estimate of 123.95 crore rupees for augmenting Ship Repair facilities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<br />'' <br />'' Shipping activities are the lifeline of Andaman & Nicobar Islands as majority of the development activities are linked to it. Due to significant increased ship movements, the existing repairing facilities at Port Blair are being augmented by the Ministry of Shipping. The existing dock length will be extended  by 90 meters and this will boost ship building and  repairing  industry. <br />''  <br />