Korea is exploring collaboration with India in shipbuilding and marine equipment manufacturing, recognizing India’s potential in ship repair and construction. This partnership could enhance technological exchanges and economic benefits, fostering mutual growth. As both nations engage, the initiative promises advancements in maritime technology and a more resilient maritime ecosystem.
DRAVIDAM, Bangalore, in collaboration with curator Jaya Mani, presents “Voyages: The Ancient Maritime Silk Route,” featuring artists Gunjan Jain and Suresh Muthukulam. This exhibition explores historical maritime connections between South India and Southeast Asia, highlighting the cultural exchanges influenced by the Pallava dynasty and the Chola Empire from the 3rd to 15th century CE.
The Directorate General Shipping has introduced the Standard Operating Process (SOP) for the security of mechanized sailing ships, also known as Dhows, in 2025. This SOP includes new measures such as Isro-NotAlarms transmitters and AIS class transponders to enhance tracking and surveillance. The aim is to uphold maritime traditions while addressing modern security challenges.
The 12 major ports owned by the Indian government experienced a 4.34% increase in cargo handling in the fiscal year 2024-2025, totaling 854.858 million tonnes. Strong performances in containers, finished fertiliser, and miscellaneous cargo drove this growth, with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority leading in container volumes.
Indian maritime veteran Vijay D Chafekar has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre in Singapore. With 37 years of experience, he aims to continue efforts in curbing piracy and sea robbery incidents in Asia through effective information sharing.
Shivdev, a 58-year-old Indian captain and retired Navy officer, has gone missing after slipping into the Mediterranean Sea off Egypt. The incident occurred on February 15 while he was aboard the Vessel Onyx. His family is urgently seeking assistance from authorities, as search efforts have yielded no results.
The firefight on the Maersk Frankfurt continues into its second day, with the Indian Coast Guard providing assistance. The containership is stopped south of Karwar, India, with one seafarer missing. Despite efforts, the fire has not spread. Additional resources have been deployed to control the blaze, highlighting the dangers of container fires in the industry.
