DG Shipping commences 75th anniversary celebrations with first knowledge sharing event; signs landmark MoUs to strengthen maritime safety and security
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, marked its 75th anniversary with a commemorative conference celebrating the Directorate General of Shipping’s legacy of service to
India firms up defence against marine disasters, plans framework for salvage operations
MUMBAI : Domestic and foreign ships sailing in Indian waters may soon need to have a prior agreement with empanelled salvage companies. This is one of steps proposed by the Directorate General of Shipping
DG Shipping marks 75 Glorious Years with ‘Ocean Sentinel’ Maritime Safety & Security Conference
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) will mark its 75th anniversary with a high-profile commemorative conference titled “Ocean Sentinel: Maritime Safety & Security in the 21st Century” today on 11th August
AI-Powered detection delivers improved Safety to Offshore Operators
EDINBURG : The offshore energy industry has started adopting AI-based advanced detection technology to improve safety and operational oversight, with operators now trialling and installing intelligent detection systems to reduce the risk of man
ClassNK grants Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to ‘CYTUR-MCTI’ developed by CYTUR
TOKYO : ClassNK has granted its Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions to the maritime cybersecurity support solution, ‘CYTUR-MCTI’* developed by CYTUR and its partner company Rakuten Symphony. In order to promote the spread
Putin orders FSB approval for foreign ships entering Russian seaports
MOSCOW : Foreign vessels will require the permission of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to enter the country’s seaports, according to an executive order signed by President Vladimir Putin. Starting July 21, vessels
DG Shipping uncovers crew certificate fraud, bans hiring of Honduras certificate holders on ships
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has restricted ship owners from employing Indian Seafarers holding certificate of competency (CoC) issued by Central American countries such as Honduras and Belize after uncovering fraud in
LR becomes first Certifying Authority authorised to certify ROUVs under MCA WBC3 Annex 2
LONDON : Lloyd’s Register (LR) has become the first Certifying Authority to receive authorisation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to certify remotely operated and unmanned vessels (ROUVs) under the Workboat Code