IMF fears on DG Shipping order of premature retirement of 700 vessels causing more than 20,000 seafarers jobless
MUMBAI : Over 700 Indian-flagged vessels, many serving coastal and near-shore routes, could be retired prematurely due to age-based restrictions imposed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), threatening the jobs of more
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and Global Seafarers Organisation launch Nationwide Campaign – “My Harassment-Free Ship”
KAKINADA : In a landmark move to promote seafarer dignity and workplace safety, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and the Global Seafarers Organisation (GSWO) Joint Action Committee have officially launched the IMO Day
IMO celebrates Day of the Seafarer today
LONDON : On 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer. This year, IMO launched the campaign ‘My Harassment-Free Ship‘, a bold initiative to promote a culture of
NYK acquires Kadmos, a salary payment platform for seafarers
TOKYO : Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, or NYK Line, is acquiring Germany’s salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos, as it seeks to further expand the reach of its fintech services
India Maritime Norway Dialogue advances : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping, Government of India, participated in the India Maritime Norway Dialogue held in Mumbai on 18th June 2025. Emphasizing India’s proactive approach to seafarer welfare
Pacific Basin enhances fleet operations and crew welfare with Inmarsat NexusWave
LONDON : Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Pacific Basin Shipping Limited, one of the world’s leading dry bulk carrier owners, to install NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service on
DG Shipping issues Advisory for Indian Seafarer and Indian-flagged vessels operating in Iranian Ports amid Iran-Israel conflicts
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping issues advisory in reference to the alert from the Embassy of India, Tehran, Ministry of External Affairs, dated 13th June 2025 in view of the ongoing escalation
Offshore Warriors secures tow of Wan Hai 503 after three days of Fire fighting and Salvage Operations
NEW DELHI : In a major breakthrough, Indian Salvage Tug Offshore Warrior has successfully established a tow connection with the distressed Singapore-flag vessel WAN HAI 503 on June 13, 2025, late in the evening