During her speech at the ITF Worldwide Inspectors Seminar, Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis emphasized seafarers’ welfare as a priority for Cyprus. She highlighted the need for a new skills framework to adapt to technological changes and announced Cyprus’s upcoming EU Presidency, focusing on seafarers’ training and women’s inclusion in maritime affairs.
The Indian Maritime Centre (IMC) has added 12 new members, including key players like Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Adani Ports. With a total of 20 members, the IMC is shaping a cohesive maritime policy. The organization aims to unite private trade associations, government bodies, and industry players, advocating for growth and innovation in the maritime sector.
Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to harness its maritime resources with a new Maritime Policy. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need for immediate action to revive wealth-generating projects like the AP Maritime board and Inland Waterways Authority. Plans for new airports and airstrips were also discussed to boost industrial growth and employment opportunities.
