IMO steps up efforts to train seafarers on alternative fuels and new technologies
LONDON: The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for shipping’s energy transition, in line with its strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships. IMO has issued Generic interim guidelines on training for
MoPSW Welcomes New Secretary, Bids Farewell to Outgoing Leader
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has announced a leadership transition, warmly welcoming Shri Vijay Kumar (IAS) as the new Secretary. With extensive administrative experience and proven leadership, he is
Samarth Verma (IAS) appointed as Director in Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Shri Samarth Verma, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2011 batch from the Odisha cadre, as Director in the
Major Natural Gas discovery in Andaman Basin set to transform India’s Maritime landscape
NEW DELHI: India’s maritime sector is poised for a transformative leap following a major natural gas discovery in the Andaman Basin. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) informs that the offshore reserves,
Merchant ship collides with fishing boat off Kochi Coast
KOCHI : Coastal Police, Fort Kochi, have launched an investigation following a complaint that a merchant ship collided with a fishing boat in the outer sea off Kochi on Wednesday evening. According to police,
Suez Canal Authority urges Maersk to resume transits, citing strategic role in global trade
CAIRO : Chairperson of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), Osama Rabie, has called on global shipping leader Maersk to gradually resume transits through the Suez Canal, underscoring the waterway’s central role as a vital
Netherlands calls on EU to sanction Yemen’s Houthis after ship attack
ADEN : The Netherlands called on the EU on Wednesday to sanction Yemen’s Houthis as a terrorist group, after the organisation claimed responsibility for an attack on the Dutch-flagged general. The Netherlands called on
GEODIS strengthens its ambitions in the Aerospace and Defense Sectors
LEVALLOIS-PERRET: In response to the rapid changes taking place in the international environment and growing logistics needs in the aerospace and defense sectors, GEODIS is accelerating its development in these strategic markets. The Group