MUMBAI: India and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, with a renewed focus on green shipping, maritime decarbonisation and sustainable development of the global maritime sector.
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA), held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Martin Lidegaard, Minister for Business and Competitiveness, Denmark, at APM Terminals, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), Mumbai. The meeting provided an important platform for both countries to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration and advance their shared maritime priorities.
The Danish delegation included H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India; Ms. Tine Nielsen Hertz, Deputy Permanent Secretary; senior officials from the Danish delegation; and representatives of APM Terminals and Mærsk.
Representing India, the delegation included Shri K. M. Rao, Chief Surveyor; Capt. S. Darokar, Principal Officer, Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Mumbai; Shri Pradeep Sudhakar, Chief Ship Surveyor; Shri Deependra Singh Bisen, Deputy Director General (International Cooperation); and Shri Pravin Kumar Roy, E&SS.
The discussions covered a broad range of priority areas, including green shipping and maritime decarbonisation, adoption of alternative marine fuels, seafarer training and skill development, shipbuilding and maritime technologies, sustainable ship recycling, and regulatory cooperation. Both sides explored avenues for leveraging their respective expertise and technological strengths to accelerate the transition towards a cleaner, more efficient and resilient maritime industry.
Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of advancing practical initiatives and strengthening technical collaboration to translate the existing bilateral partnership into tangible outcomes. Cooperation in alternative fuels, maritime innovation and capacity building is expected to play an important role in supporting the evolving requirements of the shipping industry and its transition towards sustainable operations.
India and Denmark share a strong foundation of cooperation in maritime affairs, clean technologies and sustainable development. The latest engagement further reinforces the commitment of both countries to expanding this partnership and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the global maritime landscape.
The meeting marks another significant step towards building a future-ready maritime sector through international cooperation, technological advancement and shared commitment to environmental sustainability.
