Casualty Investigation Code order by DG Shipping to ensure Justice to Seafarers ?
It may be recalled that Seafarers of India have been turning victim from centuries. The reason is the irregularities by vessels owners, masters, charters, managers, agent Recruitment and Placement Service License ( RPSL ) companies and the lack of interest…
Ignorance of Disabled People by Maritime Industry
Breaking Barriers: To address these challenges, maritime industry need a paradigm shift to accommodate individuals with disabilities The maritime industry, often perceived as a realm of strength, resilience, and adventure, has paradoxically overlooked a vast reservoir of talent – disabled…
DG Shipping New Notice for Implementation of MARPOL Annexure VI issued Ram Bharose
Mumbai : Aniruddha Chaki, E&SS-cum-DDG (Tech.) Directorate General of Shipping, India has released a new notice for Implementation of MARPOL Annex VI: Consolidation of all DGS Order for Merchant Shipping on 14 November 2023. This is issued with the approval…
Indian Navy Completes Second Gulf of Guinea Anti-Piracy Patrol
Delhi : In a significant development for India’s maritime security, the Indian Navy has successfully concluded its second anti-piracy patrol in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG). The patrol, conducted by INS Sumedha, lasted for 31 days and covered a vast…
Indian Seafarer Succumbed Due To Ignorance and Negligence of Vessel Engineer, Captain, Vessel Owner and RPSL Company
Government Authorities Giving It A Blind Look, Has Also Raise A Concern of Matter Mumbai : In a resolute stand for seafarer rights, the Seafarers and Dockers Union of India has been fighting for the justice for Amardeep Singh Dhillon, a 3rd Engineer aboard…
Navigating the Seas of Maritime Employment: The Significance of RPSL
Introduction In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, where ships voyage across oceans, a well-regulated system is essential to ensure the safety, rights, and welfare of seafarers. In India, this responsibility falls under the purview of the Directorate General…
Seafarers and Dockers Union of India Demands Justice Amidst Blind Seafarer’s Plight and Alleged Negligence
Mumbai : In a resolute stand for seafarer rights, the Seafarers and Dockers Union of India is demanding justice in the face of a heart-wrenching incident. Amardeep Singh Dhillon, a 3rd Engineer aboard the MT Global Falcon (IMO 9399167), has…
A Commemorative Voyage: International Maritime Conference on Marine Conservation and Sustainability Commemorates 50 Years of MARPOL
Kochi: In an significant event that sent ripples through the marine world, the School of Legal Studies at Cochin University of Science and Technology cast its anchor into the seas of knowledge. In collaboration with the Cochin University Maritime Club,…