The ministry has approved a greenfield shipbuilding cluster in Porbandar, along with a ship repair facility in Vadinar. Spanning 2,000 acres, it will feature advanced shipyards and manufacturing units, aiming to produce large vessels with an annual capacity of 1.2 to 1.5 million gross tonnage, enhancing India’s maritime capabilities.
Nearly two months after a significant fire incident, the container ship ONE Henry Hudson has departed the US West Coast for Asia to undergo repairs. All cargo operations at Yusen Terminal are complete, with containers relocated for storage. The fire, likely caused by an electrical fault, resulted in extensive damage.
Cinia has successfully repaired the damaged C-Lion1 submarine telecoms cable connecting Finland and Germany, ensuring uninterrupted communication despite the fault. The incident, along with other cable damages in the Baltic Sea, raises concerns about the region’s critical infrastructure security. Efforts to enhance resilience and security in the telecom networks are crucial.
