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IMO Secretary-General condemns new attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

July 10, 2026

Secretary-General calls for maximum restraint and de-escalation in the region LONDON: IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez issued the following statement:  "I regret that once again I am compelled...

India-bound vessel hit by suspected drone attack in Gulf of Oman, all crew members safe: Sources

July 8, 2026

NEW DELHI: An India-bound vessel coming from Qatar reportedly experienced a suspected drone attack and no casualties or environmental damage have been reported, sources...

Protecting the lifeline of global trade : IMO

July 4, 2026

Geopolitical tensions highlight the vital role of shipping and seafarers Shipping has always shown remarkable resilience in the face of global crises. Throughout every major...

MPEDA concludes second National Skill Olympiad on seafood value addition at Seafood Expo Bharat 2026

July 3, 2026

NEW DELHI : The grand finale of the second edition of the National Skill Olympiad on Seafood Value Addition was held during Seafood Expo...

DG Shipping highlights India’s Seafarer-Centric reforms at ORF-ISWAN Roundtable ahead of ‘International Day of the Seafarer’

July 2, 2026

MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) reaffirmed India's commitment to advancing seafarer welfare and strengthening the country's position as a global maritime...

MT SANMAR HERALD completes extraordinary voyage through conflict zone, arrives safely at Paradip Port

July 2, 2026

PARADIP : In a remarkable testament to the courage, resilience and professionalism of seafarers, MT SANMAR HERALD safely arrived at Paradip Port on 1...

India and Seychelles sign MoU on mutual recognition of Seafarers’ Training and Certification

July 1, 2026

Agreement expands global employment opportunities for Indian seafarers and strengthens maritime cooperation between the two countries REPUBLIC of SEYCHELLES : As a key outcome of...

New COMPETIQ, a live avatar interviewer recruitment platform, launched as merchant shipping faces growing officer recruitment crisis

July 1, 2026

GLASGOW: COMPETIQ a new live avatar interviewer recruitment platform designed for merchant shipping and the wider maritime industry, has been launched to help employers...

Capt. P. C. Meena marks Day of the Seafarer 2026 at Pipavav Port, Honours Maritime Professionals

June 29, 2026

PIPAVAV: Reinforcing the significance of seafarers in sustaining global trade, Capt. P. C. Meena, Nautical Surveyor, Mercantile Marine Department (MMD), Kandla, commemorated Day of...