India Strengthens Seafarer Safety Training with New Competence on Violence and Harassment Prevention
MUMBAI: The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has taken a significant step toward enhancing crew welfare and workplace safety at sea by issuing Circular No. 53 of 2025, introducing a new training competence to
Acts of exceptional bravery at sea honoured at IMO Annual Awards ceremony.
LONDON: Officer Lee Tae Young, a first mate from the Republic of Korea, has been awarded the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea, in recognition of his heroic actions that saved 12 fellow
The Hood celebrates one year of connecting maritime professionals and providing a digital space for seafarers
HONG KONG: Innovative social media and recruitment platform The Hood, has attracted over 10,000 users in just 12 months and is now looking to harness the power of AI, social learning and the benefits of
Major relief for Indian Seafarers as Centre scraps decades-old SLP requirements
NEW DELHI: In a major relief for Indian Seafarers, the Union Home Ministry on Thursday abolished long-standing requirements of sign-on, sign-off and Shore Leave Passes (SLP) for Indian-flagged vessels operating exclusively in domestic waters.
SNSU members visits DG Shipping to strengthen protections for Indian Seafarers
MUMBAI: In a move to strengthening protections for Indian Seafarers, Representatives from Shivsena Navik Sena Union (SNSU) visited the Directorate General of Shipping to discuss key issues faced by the Seafarer maritime community. Director
‘Seafarers Unity Day 2025’ celebrated in Mumbai; ADG Shipping highlights India’s Maritime Strength
MUMBAI : The ‘Seafarers Unity Day 2025′ function was held at the Indian Sailors Home Society, Mumbai, celebrating the dedication and resilience of India’s maritime workforce. The event witnessed the presence of Shri Sushil
MarTrust and ISWAN Unite to Strengthen Seafarer Wellbeing
LONDON: MarTrust, part of Marcura, and the crew payments solution supporting more than 150,000 seafarers worldwide, has partnered with the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN), the international not-for-profit maritime organisation providing 24/7
DG Shipping, Maersk discuss Collaboration on Offshore Safety and Seafarer Welfare at India Maritime Week 2025
MUMBAI: On the sidelines of India Maritime Week 2025, the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) held a high-level meeting with the Senior Director of A.P. Moller – Maersk Group to explore avenues for