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Sagar Setu App Faces Discrepancies in User Data

A Discrepancy in User Engagement Despite ambitious claims, recent data reveals a significant discrepancy. As per the information shared in a training programme named ‘Workshops On Sagar Setu App’ organised by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. It was announced…

India Sets Sail Towards a Maritime Revolution: Workshop on Revitalizing Shipbuilding Industry

In a bid to revolutionize the Indian shipbuilding and repair industry, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) held a groundbreaking workshop on July 4, 2024. The event, led by Shri TK Ramachandran, Secretary of MoPSW, brought together key…

Sonowal Seeks Stakeholder Insights for Inclusive Budget

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, holds a pre-budget meeting with stakeholders to gather insights for an inclusive budget – Maritime News Challenges Faced by Stakeholders, Proposed Resolutions and Expected Further Steps Infrastructure Development:      Challenge: Limited…

DP World Cochin launches new “SIG” service to boost trade ties

Enhancing connectivity between India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East Cochin : DP World, a global leader in logistics, has launched a new weekly shipping service called “SIG”. The service is initiated at its International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) in…

Maritime Standard Awards Celebrates Tenth Anniversary in Style

Dubai, UAE – November 13, 2023 – The Maritime Standard Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary in grand style at The Atlantis on The Palm, Dubai, on Tuesday, November 7th. The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin…

Sarbananda Sonowal Set to Flag Off Costa Serena: A Pioneering Moment for India’s Cruise Industry

Mumbai, India : In a significant milestone for India’s burgeoning cruise industry, Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, is poised to launch the domestic sailing of the first International Cruise Liner ‘Costa Serena’ in Mumbai on…

India-Sri Lanka Passenger Ferry Service Sets Sail, Ushering in a New Era of Regional Connectivity

New Delhi: In a significant step towards bolstering regional ties, the passenger ferry service between Nagappatinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka commenced operations on October 14, 2023. This landmark initiative, announced…