This week’s roundup for Indian seafarers covers the evacuation of 19 crew from Yemen, the IMO Council’s call to protect seafarers, new SID fees, a digital certificate pilot with ISF Verify, a POSH committee for women seafarers, MEO exam updates, draft ammonia bunkering rules and India’s shipbuilding push.
India: Maritime strength key to protecting strategic interests: President Murmu 19 Mar 2023In a glittering ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the prestigious President’s Colour on Indian Navy’s Gunnery School INS Dronacharya, in Kochi on Thursday. The President was welcomed with a 21-gun salute and a 400-men parade. Speaking on the occasion, President said maritime strength…
India: Centre invites EoI for a mega port at Galathea Bay 12 Feb 2023Even as the construction on the Vizhinjam international seaport, which missed several deadlines in the past, gained pace after a hiatus, the Central government has invited expressions of interest (EOI) bids for the development of a mega international container transhipment port (ICTP)…
Indian law aims to repress maritime piracy 08 Jan 2023In December 2022, both Houses of Parliament finally passed a special legislation on “repression of piracy”. The 2019 Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill is in tune with India’s assurance of “respect for international law” and “commitment to international law”. The Standing Committee on External Affairs (SCEA) has provided…
India can be among top 10 countries in global maritime trade ranking: Sonowal 01 Jan 2023Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday said India can be among the top ten countries in the global ranking of maritime merchandise trade with giant strides taken by the government for modernisation and capacity building in the sector. Sonowal, the…
India’s new multipurpose patrol vessel ready for action for Coast Guard 25 Dec 2022Earlier this week the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has given its approval for 24 proposals out of which two proposals including Multipurpose Patrol Vessel and Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are for the Indian Coast Guard. These vessels will greatly increase the…
Panama provides priority access to Seafarers at the Tocumen International Airport 02 Oct 2022To commemorate the World Maritime Day, established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as an expression of gratitude to demonstrate the support of the Republic of Panama to the key workers that are the Seafarers, for being an essential element to maintain…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 04 Jul 2022 to 10 Jul 2022 in descending order: Marine Police Sailing Expedition 2022 begins IMO honors future female maritime leaders NGOs: It’s time to invest shipping lines’ billions into climate action Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy Rolls out Region’s First Integrated Maritime Logistics…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 07 Mar 2022 to 13 Mar 2022 in descending order: India: JNPA eyes container terminal privatisation within a month War in Ukraine – Seafarers represent collateral damage IMO Calls for Maritime Safety Corridors to Evacuate Ships Stranded by Ukraine Conflict Stakeholders urge More Women…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 24 Jan 2022 to 31 Jan 2022 in descending order: Laws Governing Undersea Cables Need Modernising New Guidance On Pilot Transfer Arrangements Published Maritime warning on Russian navy drills is first for foreign military in 20 years US Announces New Open Registry GMU and…
Following Stories compiled in this News Digest for the week from 01 Nov 2021 to 07 Nov 2021 in descending order: High time to invest in Green Maritime Technology Training for future Seafarers Carnival Cruise Ship Rescues Sailors in Gulf of Mexico World’s Largest Cruise Ship Delivered and Departing Shipyard 16 Crew members Abandoned Without…
14 Aug: Hybrid Propulsion Solutions Leading the Way to a Zero-Carbon Future When battery-hybrid power first arrived in the maritime industry in the early 2010s, it was billed as a great way to make diesel ferries and workboats more fuel-efficient. The value proposition was straightforward with fuel savings of 10-20 percent, depending on the application….
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