JSW returns to Wuhu Shipyard for more bulkers
MUMBAI : JSW and Wuhu Shipyard have signed a new contract for four 8,000 dwt general cargo ships, marking their fourth collaboration following the successful delivery of ten bulk carriers. Wuhu Shipyard said that
DG Shipping ensures safe repatriation of Indian Seafarers; Reviews Overseas Detention and Abandonment Cases
MUMBAI : Directorate General of Shipping, under the chairmanship of Additional Director General Shri Sushil Mansing Khopde, convened a high-level review meeting to examine recent cases involving Indian Seafarers facing detention and abandonment overseas.
NGT upholds environmental clearance for Great Nicobar project, directs strict compliance with EC conditions
NEW DELHI : The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed authorities to ensure full and strict compliance with environmental clearance (EC) conditions while disposing of multiple applications challenging the Great Nicobar Island development
Donald Trump’s maritime action plan seeks to resurrect US port fees
WASHINGTON : ON April 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the restoration of “America’s maritime dominance”. The order mandated that a Maritime Action Plan be published by November
Steelpaint coats fourth Xiamen Minhua Newbuild as Min Hua 17 approaches Delivery
Germany’s Steelpaint has successfully completed the application of a Stelpant corrosion-protection system to Min Hua 17, the latest in a series of newbuilding’s scheduled to enter service after the Lunar New Year. The 12,000dwt
Drydocks World joins the Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre as newest international member
LONDON : The partnership marks a significant step in the Centre’s international expansion and its focus on delivering practical decarbonisation solutions for the existing fleet. The Maritime Emissions Reduction Centre (MERC) has welcomed Drydocks
System now the main cause of Ballast Water Treatment compliance detentions
Results from last year’s Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on ballast water management has revealed a marked change in regulatory compliance failures, which now include the actual performance, operation, and maintenance of installed ballast water
MoPSW Secretary chairs comprehensive review of major ports; Emphasis on Capacity Expansion and Operational Efficiency
NEW DELHI : Shri Vijay Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPS&W), chaired a comprehensive review meeting of India’s Major Ports to assess performance parameters, capacity augmentation plans and operational efficiency