Cargo ship fire in port ‘likely to be an accident’
Firefighters who tackled a large blaze on a cargo ship in Hull say they think it started by accident, and they are “not looking at anything deliberate”. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service was called
IMO targets seafarer fatigue, work and rest hours, and harassment at sea
LONDON : IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee seeks stronger compliance with global safety management standards to protect crew welfare. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is taking action to ensure that ships worldwide are safely managed
Nilabhra Dasgupta selected as the new Deputy Chairman of DPA Kandla
GANDHIDHAM : Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS, selected as the new Deputy Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla. Shri Nilabhra Dasgupta, IRS (2008 batch), assumed charge as the Deputy Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, on
Drone survey for Vadhvan Port completed
MUMBAI : The drone survey for the ambitious Vadhan Port Project in the Dahanu Taluka of Maharashtra’s Palghar district has been completed, officials said on Saturday. A section of villagers had earlier protested against
Netaji Subhas Dock-Kolkata deploys first-ever electric mobile cranes
KOLKATA : In a major move towards greener port operations, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata, on Tuesday commissioned its first two electric-powered Mobile Harbour Cranes (MHCs) at the Netaji Subhas Dock, marking a
Adani Gangavaram Port sets a new record in handling of coastal cargo
VISAKHAPATNAM : Adani Gangavaram Port, the deepest and one of the most modern ports in India today sets a new record in handling of coastal cargo by loading 61,317 MTs in 24 hours in
Chhattisgarh clears ‘State Logistics Policy’, aims at creating dry ports
RAIPUR : The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Monday approved ‘State Logistics Policy-2025’ which is a comprehensive framework introduced by the government to transform the state into a major logistics and export hub. The policy aligns
INS Teg concludes visit to Port Victoria, Seychelles
SEYCHELLES : INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded a port visit at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 30 Jun 2025. The visit formed part of the ship’s operational deployment