DG Shipping made mandatory CCTV systems on Indian-flagged merchant vessels and foreign flag vessels visiting Indian Ports
MUMBAI : The Directorate-General of Shipping has mandated that all the 1,530-odd Indian-flagged merchant vessels exceeding 500 gross tonnage should install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. This follows recent incidents aboard vessels, including disappearance
Sri Lanka-India Exercise– 2024 (SLINEX 24)
VISAKHAPATNAM : The bilateral Naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka – India Exercise 2024) was conducted from 17 – 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command in two phases. The
DP World and NLC launch direct shipping service to Bangladesh to boost subcontinent regional connectivity
KARACHI : DP World and NLC have shipped more than 1,000 containers between Pakistan and Bangladesh since launching the first direct shipping route between the two countries in October, a strategic initiative that will
Indian Register of Shipping reflects on 2024 and sets Ambitious Goals for 2025
MUMBAI : Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) concludes 2024 with remarkable achievements across sustainability, innovation, and maritime safety, making its Golden Jubilee year a testament to its legacy and vision. From spearheading decarbonisation projects
Vizhinjam International Seaport set to begin roadway cargo operations with improved connectivity
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : In a major boost to India’s maritime trade, Vizhinjam International Seaport is poised to commence roadway cargo operations in January 2025. Officials have revealed that trial runs are currently underway, utilizing 40-foot
Maritime’s revolutionary new App spreads cheer and good will to Seafarers everywhere
HATTIESBERG : As the festive season fast approaches, The Hood App, which creates communities and a sense of belonging among seafarers globally, is reinforcing its commitment to this mission during this special time of
Kamarajar Port set to become a Mega Port with major upgrades
CHENNAI : Kamarajar Port (KPL), about 24 km north of Chennai, has completed 25 years since it was incorporated as Ennore Port in Oct 1999. It has developed a cargo handling capacity of around
Bangladeshi traders “Forced” to import from Pakistan amid growing maritime ties
DHAKA : In a concern for India, trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh seem to be getting stronger, with a second cargo vessel from Karachi reaching the Chittagong port this week. The