Dockyard Chronicles at Sassoon Docks

Have you ever wondered how fish get to your neighbourhood fish market? Are they caught close to the coast or found in deeper waters? Ask questions and learn how small scale and commercial fisheries work on our Dockyard Chronicles Walk at Sassoon Docks. Walk with our experts to understand the history of one of Mumbai's oldest docks and marine species that feature in fisher nets every day. An opportunity to see the spaces that the fishing industry uses to build their livelihoods in coastal cities.

Date: April 20, 2024

Assembly Time: 8:15 AM

Assembly Point: Sassoon Dock Clock Tower. (https://goo.gl/maps/sC8ixiNicCzpnEnw6) 

Walk Duration: 1.5 Hours - 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Contact Persons: Pradip Patade - +91 7021055507 & Raniya Ansari - +91 8451880786

Things to Note:

1. All participants must be over 10 years old.
2. Using a camera inside the docks is prohibited by law. You may take photos with your phone.
3. No handling of any animal is allowed.
4. Please wear a cap and carry water to keep yourself hydrated.
5. The walk will be conducted during working hours, we request you to be respectful of the fishers and traders present there.

Terms & Conditions

• The walk will take place inside Sassoon Docks. We require all participants to physically be able to walk a distance of approximately 1 km. over a period of 1.5 hours.
• Unless the event is cancelled or called off by the organisers, tickets once booked are non-refundable, non-transferable and will not be adjusted against any other walk.
• The organiser does not take the responsibility for the loss or theft of any personal belongings or any injury that the ticket holder may accrue at the event. Basic first-aid will be provided by the Resource Person.
• Smoking, drinking or other forms of intoxication are strictly prohibited during the walk.
• Inappropriate behaviour of any kind by by a participant shall lead to eviction from the walk.
• We recommend that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time.
• On the above terms, the organiser reserves the sole right of admission to each event.
• In case of adverse weather conditions, the event organiser has the right to reschedule the walk.