Crest Unveiling Ceremony for Surat: A Powerful Addition to Indian Navy’s Fleet
By Sabir Shaikh Surat : The crest of India’s newest guided missile destroyer, the ‘Surat,’ currently under construction, was ceremoniously unveiled in the vibrant city of Surat. Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, had the honor of unveiling the crest….
India Charts Course Towards Maritime Decarbonization
India’s commitment to decarbonizing its maritime sector took center stage at the Conference on Maritime Decarbonization, co-hosted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The conference gathered over 200 delegates, including leaders…
India Joins International Energy Efficiency Hub
A Global Step Toward Sustainable Energy Solutions In a significant move to enhance its energy efficiency efforts, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India’s decision to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the…
Cabinet Approves PLR Scheme for Port and Dock Workers
Cabinet Approves Enhanced Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) Scheme for Port and Dock Workers In a move aimed at boosting productivity and competition among India’s major ports, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved modifications to the…
BPCL, MbPA, and MPSF Sign Green Energy MoU
In a major step towards promoting sustainability in India’s maritime sector, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), and Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the transition to green…
Mumbai Port’s Cruise Terminal delayed by Five Years
Mumbai Port’s Cruise Terminal Modernisation: A Case of Delays, Corruption Allegations, and Missed Opportunities Mumbai’s International Cruise Terminal (MICT) at Indira Dock was envisioned as a flagship project that would bolster India’s growing cruise tourism industry. Expected to attract millions…
NMPA Reissues Tender for Telescopic Gangway System
New Mangalore Port Authority Reissues Tender for Telescopic Gangway System at Oil Berth No. 13: Addressing Safety and Financial Challenges In an effort to enhance its infrastructure, the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has reissued a tender for the design,…
APM Terminals Extends Concession for Aqaba Container Terminal
A Strategic Move Towards Sustainable Growth APM Terminals, in collaboration with Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC), has secured a 15-year extension on its concession to operate the Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) in Jordan, taking the partnership until 2046. This development, which…
FFFAI Dronagiri’s Skill Development Center First Batch Inaugurated
In a significant milestone for the logistics industry, the Federation of Freight Forwarders‘ Associations in India (FFFAI) has inaugurated its first batch of trainees at the newly launched FFFAI Skill Development Center in Dronagiri. This initiative is part of the…
Submarine Cables in India: A Maritime Industry Perspective
Submarine cables, critical infrastructure for global communications, are as essential to the maritime industry as they are to modern telecommunications. In India, these cables not only serve as the backbone for internet connectivity but also play a vital role in…
Indian Navy Quiz – THINQ 2024 elimination rounds Completed
The Indian Navy Quiz – THINQ 2024 has successfully completed its elimination rounds as of September 25, 2024. With an overwhelming response of 12,655 school teams participating at the national level, the competition now moves into its next phase. The…
Indian Women Seafarers Rise to Over 350 – Maersk
Maersk’s Gender Diversity Surge: Indian Women Seafarers Rise to Over 350 in Three Years A.P. Moller – Maersk, a global leader in logistics, has made impressive strides in fostering gender diversity in the Indian maritime sector. As part of its…
GRSE Marks Record Growth at 108th Annual General Meeting
Expanding Horizons in Shipbuilding and Defence Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited, a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category 1 company, held its 108th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 20, 2024, highlighting unprecedented success in the financial year 2023-24….
Intelligent Transport Systems to Boost Maritime Industry
In a significant development for India’s transport infrastructure, the Russian – Indian Working Group on Roads and Intelligent Transport Systems held its second meeting in Moscow on 24 September 2024. The high-level meeting, co-chaired by Anurag Jain, Secretary of the…
Synergy of ‘Yuva Shakti, Nari Shakti, Desh Bhakti’ for New India
Assam University Annual Festival 2024: A Vision for the Future Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, while attending the Assam University Annual Festival as the Chief Guest, emphasized the immense potential of the Indian youth (Yuva Shakti),…
DP World Embarks on Ambitious Mangrove Conservation in Cochin
Global logistics giant DP World has taken a significant step towards environmental stewardship with the launch of its Mangroves Initiative in Cochin. This large-scale effort, aimed at restoring and preserving the region’s critical coastal ecosystems, is being carried out in…
Seafarer Exploitation: A Chain of Exploitation Beyond RPSL
The exploitation of Indian seafarers has become a growing concern, and while RPSL agencies (Recruitment and Placement Service License) are often blamed for fraudulent practices, the problem goes far beyond them. A complex chain involving shipowners, vessel operators, ship masters,…
India’s Container Handling Capacity Set for Twofold Increase
India’s maritime sector is witnessing a transformative phase, with ambitious plans laid out by the government to elevate the nation’s port infrastructure and container handling capacity. In a press conference held today, the Sarbananda Sonowal the Union Minister of Ports,…
Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium Launched
The global yacht industry marked a major milestone in its pursuit of safety and sustainability with the formation of the Yacht Safety and Environmental Consortium (YSEC). Leading classification societies—DNV, Lloyd’s Register (LR), RINA, Bureau Veritas (BV), and ABS—came together to…
Goa Maritime Symposium 2024 Strengthening Maritime Security
The fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) 2024, organized by the Indian Navy from September 23-24, 2024, provided a pivotal platform for key regional stakeholders to tackle emerging maritime security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Hosted…
Raksha Mantri Inaugurates 41st ICG Commanders’ Conference
“Indian Coast Guard is India’s foremost guard ensuring the security of our vast coastline,” says Rajnath Singh. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi today. The three-day event…
INS Talwar in Mombasa, Strengthens India-Kenya Naval Ties
Indian Naval Ship (INS) Talwar, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, docked in Mombasa, Kenya, on September 22, 2024. This visit marks another step towards deepening bilateral maritime cooperation between India and Kenya, reaffirming India’s commitment to regional…
Vizhinjam International Seaport Handles Record 25,000 TEUs
In a remarkable achievement for Indian maritime infrastructure, the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has handled an impressive 25,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) within just two and a half months of limited-scale commercial operations. This milestone comes following the historic…
Indian Navy’s commitment to Nari Shakti – Navika Sagar Parikrama
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: Indian Navy’s Trailblazing Global Circumnavigation by Women Officers The Indian Navy is set to embark on an extraordinary global circumnavigation mission with the second edition of Navika Sagar Parikrama. This ambitious expedition will be flagged off…
Top 30 Supply Chain Champions in India Honored – ISCM
In a grand event that celebrated the best of India’s corporate supply chains, the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM) announced the Top 30 Supply Chain Champions of India. The list, backed by extensive data-driven research, honors companies that excelled…
Governor N Indrasena Reddy Visits Srimantapur Land Port
Governor N Indrasena Reddy Visits Srimantapur Land Port: Highlights Cleanliness and Security Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu conducted an extensive visit to the Srimantapur Land Port in Sonamura, Tripura subdivision this morning. Upon arrival, he was greeted with a Guard of…
Indian Navy Hosts 5th Edition of Goa Maritime Symposium 2024
Goa is set to witness a significant gathering of maritime leaders as the Indian Navy hosts the 5th Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS) at the Naval War College from September 23-24, 2024. The event will bring together naval representatives from 12…
Quad Leaders Unveil Wilmington Declaration: Maritime New Era
Quad Leaders Unveil Wilmington Declaration: A New Era of Maritime Security and Regional Cooperation At the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, the heads of state from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to…
Key challenges Maritime Training Institutes will have to face due to revision of the Training Manual
In a significant move towards enhancing maritime training and regulatory compliance, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has released a revised version of its Training Manual. This updated manual is designed to elevate the standards of India’s maritime education…
Advantages students can expect from Revised Maritime Training Manual
The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) has released a revised version of its Training Manual, calling for comments from stakeholders to ensure that India’s maritime education stays aligned with global standards. The manual, crucial for guiding Maritime Training Institutes…
DG Shipping Invites Industry Feedback on Revised Maritime Training Manual
The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) is embarking on a major revision of its Maritime Training Manual, originally released in 2018, as part of its commitment to enhancing the maritime training landscape in India. Recognizing the evolving nature of…
Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024, concluded
Indian Navy’s Strategic Vision: Highlights from the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024 The second edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2024, held from 17 to 20 September, concluded on a high note, establishing a robust framework for future naval operations and…
India-Denmark Green Maritime Collaboration
India-Denmark Maritime Collaboration Advances with Focus on Green Shipping and Sustainable Development India and Denmark have deepened their maritime partnership, emphasizing green shipping, digitalization, and sustainable development. The collaboration, part of the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership, gained momentum with the…
Manu Bhaker Brand Ambassador for MoPSW
Olympic Champion Manu Bhaker Appointed Brand Ambassador for Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways In a significant announcement, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has appointed double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker as its new Brand Ambassador. The appointment…
Submarine Escape Training Facility “Vinetra” Commissioned
The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility, named “Vinetra,” was officially commissioned at INS Satavahana in Visakhapatnam. This state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command. Designed and developed indigenously, “Vinetra”…
Indian Maritime Centre (IMC) Launched at the 20th MSDC
Uniting India’s Maritime Sector The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) in Goa marked a transformative moment for India’s maritime sector with the official launch of the Indian Maritime Centre (IMC). This Policy Think Tank has been established with a…
MSDC 20th Meeting : Goals, Challenges, and Way Forward
Maritime State Development Council: Striving for a Unified Maritime Vision Amid Challenges Maritime News India : The 20th Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) meeting, set to take place on September 12th and 13th, 2024, at Benaulim, Goa, stands as a…
Union Minister to Launch PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojna
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Launch Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojna and Unveil Key Initiatives on 4th Anniversary of PMMSY New Delhi, September 10, 2024 — Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv…
Indian Navy launched ASW ships Malpe and Mulki
India Advances in Indigenous Shipbuilding with Simultaneous Launch of Indian Navy’s ASW Ships ‘Malpe’ and ‘Mulki’ In a significant boost to India’s maritime defense capabilities, the Indian Navy launched the fourth and fifth ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water…
New PANS Procedure for Ships Entering Indian Ports
India Implements New Pre-Arrival Notification of Security (PANS) Procedure for Ships Entering Indian Ports New Circular Consolidates Guidelines to Streamline Compliance for International and Domestic Vessels Mumbai, September 12, 2024 — In a significant move aimed at bolstering maritime security…
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to Revolutionize Ocean Freight
Two Robust Network Options Promise Industry-Leading Schedule Reliability In a significant move to enhance global shipping reliability, Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG have announced the launch of their operational collaboration, the Gemini Cooperation, set to go live in February 2025….
APSEZ Acquires 80% Stake in Astro Offshore for $185 M
Expanding Global Reach: APSEZ’s Ambitious Marine Strategy Ahmedabad, 30 August 2024: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest ports and logistics company, has taken a significant step towards becoming a global marine powerhouse with the acquisition of…
DNV and Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation Collaborate
In a critical move towards achieving sustainable maritime operations, leading classification society DNV and the Mumbai Port Sustainability Foundation (MPSF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work jointly on projects focused on decarbonization, emissions management, digitalization, and overall safety…
Maersk Opens Largest Logistics Park at Jeddah Islamic Port
Jeddah : In a major development for the Maritime industries logistics industry in the Middle East, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated its largest single-site Logistics & Services facility at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia. Spanning 225,000 square meters…
Visakhapatnam Port Authority Eyes 49% Stake in Mulapeta Port
A Strategic Move for Expansion of Operational Footprint In a significant development that could reshape the maritime landscape of Andhra Pradesh, the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has proposed acquiring a 49% equity stake in the upcoming Mulapeta Port (formerly known…
Deadline Set for Potential Strike at Indian Government Ports
Union Leaders Warn of Disruption strike scheduled to commence on August 28, 2024 Indian government ports are bracing for significant disruptions as union leaders issue a stark warning of an impending indefinite dockworker strike scheduled to commence on August 28,…
New Oil Jetty No. 8 at Deendayal Port Authority
New Oil Jetty No. 8 to Propel Deendayal Port Authority’s Capacity for POL and LPG Handling Gandhidham, August 14, 2024— In a strategic move to bolster port infrastructure and community welfare, TK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping,…
Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) Unveiled
India’s Maritime Sector Sets Sail for a Greener Future In a groundbreaking move towards environmental sustainability, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has officially launched the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Green Tug Transition Program…
The Impact of Hindenburg’s Report on Adani Ports
In recent months, the release of a report by Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based short-selling firm, has drawn significant attention to Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates. The report raised allegations of corporate malfeasance, triggering a wave of scrutiny and…
IAS Amit Kumar appointed as the Private Secretary to the MoPSW
The Government of India has announced the appointment of Amit Kumar, IAS (BH:2012), as the Private Secretary to the Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. This decision, approved by the Competent Authority, places Kumar in a key administrative…
The Growing Conflict Over Vadhavan Port
The Palghar fishermen’s community challenging the “Bogus” coordination committee that supports the Vadhvan Port Maharashtra’s ports, primarily Mumbai and JNPT, have struggled to keep up with growing cargo volumes due to space constraints and limited draft. To address this, the…