India Sets Sail as a Global Shipbuilding Hub, says Vivek Merchant
MUMBAI : 2024 Year End Quote– 2024 has marked a transformative year for India’s maritime sector,” says Mr. Vivek Merchant, Director of Swan’s Shipyard, as he highlights the
India prepares to navigate rising Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean
NEW DELHI : A silent yet powerful wave is rising in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), distinct from the one that struck two decades ago. This surge, driven
Houthi attacks another container ship in Arabian Sea
SANAA : Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed a drone attack on a Maersk container ship in the Arabian Sea on Dec. 27, stoking renewed concerns over Red Sea shipping
Egypt tests new extension of the Suez Canal
CAIRO : Egypt has tested a new 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) extension to the Suez Canal as it tries to minimise the impact of currents on shipping and increase the
Lothal to become Global Hub for Maritime Heritage with National Maritime Heritage Complex : Sarbanan
LOTHAL : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal along with the Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and the Chief Minister of Gujarat,
DPA Chairman welcomes Shipping Minister
LOTHAL : Shri Sushil Kumar Singh, IRSME, Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, extended a warm welcome to Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, on his
Lighthouse Tourism in India
NEW DELHI : With a coastline spanning over 7,500 kilometres, India is home to 204 lighthouses that silently guard its rich maritime heritage. Traditionally serving as navigational aids for seafarers, these iconic structures are
India’s defence exports reach Rs. 21,083 Crore in 2023-24
NEW DELHI : In the fiscal year 2023-24, India achieved a significant milestone in its defence sector. The country’s defence exports reached a record-high value of Rs 21,083 crore (around
Shanghai Port sets world record for annual throughput at 50 Million TEUs
SHANGHAI : A container draped in festive red and marked “The 50 Millionth TEU of Shanghai Port’s Container Throughput in 2024” was smoothly lifted from an automated guided
DG Shipping pledges stronger protections for Seafarers’ Rights
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping strengthens commitment to Seafarers’ Rights in Northern States. Captain Daniel Joseph, the Deputy Director General of Shipping of DGS, reiterated the government’s