DG Shipping increases maritime security for Indian ports terminals
NEW DELHI : The Directorate General of Shipping has increased maritime security for Indian ports, terminals, and Indian-flagged vessels to “MARSEC Level 2 or heightened security”, considering the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan,
Not just tourism, India has $12 billion trade with Turkiye and Azerbaijan
NEW DELHI : The ongoing tension between India and Pakistan is set to impact the Indians travelling to Turkiye and Azerbaijan, who have expressed support to Pakistan amid tension on the border. Tourism is
World’s First Biomethanol-powered Crew Transfer Vessels delivered
TOKYO : Northern Offshore Services (N-O-S), a subsidiary of Northern Offshore Group (NOG), an NYK Group company that operates crew transfer vessels in the global offshore wind industry, has completed the world’s first biomethanol-powered
Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade at Northwestern University
PANAMA CITY : The Panama Canal Administrator, Dr. Ricaurte Vásquez Morales, delivered the 43rd Annual William A. Patterson Distinguished Transportation Lecture, this week, in which he laid out the crucial role the Panama Canal
Better safeguarding measures are needed to support Cadets at Sea
Cadets are increasingly struggling to complete their cadetships due to a shortage of available placements onboard. In some instances, this scarcity has reportedly led to situations where individuals in positions of influence have taken
ClassNK publishes first guidelines to include SMS Simplification
TOKYO : ClassNK, one of the world’s largest classification societies, has released Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines. This 59-page document offers practical steps to improve ship management. It focuses on resilience, clear roles, and simpler procedures.
Sarbananda Sonowal conducts Comprehensive Review of Key Maritime Projects
MUMBAI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal conducted extensive review meetings with officials in Mumbai. Considering the prevailing situation, the Union Minister took stock of key maritime projects
India’s largest ports reopen amid rising Pakistan tensions
NEW DELHI : India’s Kandla and Mundra ports in Gujarat resumed operations Friday after being shut overnight amid rising tensions with neighbour Pakistan. Due to “heightened security concerns”, the port — located in the