Maritime Stakeholders Consider Legal Action Against DGS Directive on Vessel Scrapping and RPSL Penalties

A coalition of shipowners and maritime stakeholders is considering legal action against a 2023 directive mandating the scrapping of vessels over 20 years old. They argue this could jeopardize over 25,000 seafarer jobs. Critics, including Aishwarya Gupta Pilankar, call the penalties for Recruitment and Placement Services “arbitrary” and harmful.

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Indian Maritime Centre Expands Membership to 20, Enhancing Maritime Policy Collaboration

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.

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