Indian Navy signs contract for three ‘Bottom opening non-propelled barges M/s Suryadipta Pvt Ltd, Thane
THANE : A contract for construction and delivery of 03 x 200T Bottom Opening Non-Propelled Barges has been concluded with M/s Suryadipta Projects Private Limited, Thane (MSME Shipyard) on 16 Jan 2026. These Barges
UK-led Maritime Consortium sets out plan for nuclear-powered fleet
LONDON: The UK is taking a decisive step towards leading the global race to decarbonise shipping with the launch of the Maritime Nuclear Consortium. Convened by Lloyd’s Register (LR), the group unites leading expertise from the
SDC 12: Shipping Must Expedite Action on Underwater Noise – Clean Shipping Coalition
LONDON: As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 12) opened on Monday in London, the Clean Shipping Coalition called for member states to ensure that
IMO welcomes entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement
LONDON: The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement targets sustainable use of marine biodiversity in international waters. The world’s first global treaty to protect ocean life in international waters enters into force on 17
PM Narendra Modi dedicates Waterways and Railways Infra worth ₹830 Crores in WB
KOLKATA : Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and flagged off various development projects worth more than ₹830 crore at Singur in Hooghly district, West Bengal on Saturday. Addressing
Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Lead High-Level India Roadshow to Strengthen Green Hydrogen and Energy Transition Cooperation
MUMBAI: Port of Antwerp-Bruges will undertake a high-level roadshow across India from 19 to 23 January 2026, aimed at strengthening its long-standing partnership with India and advancing cooperation in the energy transition. The roadshow
GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India’s trade
NEW DELHI : India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggests trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative
Global Maritime News: The Dawn of Ocean Law 2026
By Dr. Anil Pratap Singh On January 17, 2026, the international community reached a historic milestone with the official enactment of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. Now widely recognized as Ocean Law