Kerala HC cuts security amount to ₹1,227.62cr for release of MSC vessel
KOCHI : The Kerala High Court on Thursday lowered the security deposit required from the owners of MSC ELSA III, the vessel that sank off the state’s coast,
X-Press Feeders rejects US$1 billion Sri Lankan pollution damages
SINGAPORE: X-Press Feeders stated it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution. In an exclusive
India firms up defence against marine disasters, plans framework for salvage operations
MUMBAI : Domestic and foreign ships sailing in Indian waters may soon need to have a prior agreement with empanelled salvage companies. This is one of steps proposed
On-going Analysis of High Consequence Hazards in Cargo Handling Pinpoints Risks of Worker Fatalities
LONDON : In a unique analysis of near 500 incidents involving shore workers over the last twenty-five years, the ICHCA Severe Risks Dashboard details important findings that all
DNV highlights Key IMO safety developments
SINGAPORE : The IMO is making significant progress towards modernising global maritime safety regulations, with new regulations that seek to enhance standards in order to accommodate new technologies
MSC conveys to Kerala High Court inability to deposit ₹9,531 crore as damages for sunken ship
HC Bench extends interim arrest of the shipping company’s MSC Akiteta-2, berthed at the Vizhinjam port, till August 6 KOCHI : Three days after the Kerala government moved an admiralty
India urges IMO to review maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels
NEW DELHI : India highlighted recent maritime incidents involving foreign-flagged container vessels operating in Indian waters and urged the International Maritime Organization to review all such incidents, according
India advocates enhanced Container Ship Safety and showcases Gender inclusion at 134th IMO Council S
LONDON : Indian Delegation led by Shri T.K. Ramachandaran, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt of India, is attending the 134th session of the Council
Govt mandates One Towing Vessel at all Major and Non-major Ports in India handling over 10 MMT Cargo
NEW DELHI : The Indian government has proposed a rule requiring all Major or Non-major Ports that handle over 10 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually to
EV-carrying ship sinks in Pacific Ocean after catching fire
LONDON : A ship that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean earlier this month has sunk. The vessel was abandoned in the middle of the pacific — about