Foreign non-propelled ships require license for coastal trade under New Shipping Bill
NEW DELHI : Foreign-flagged non-propelled vessels, including mobile offshore drilling units and accommodation barges, will be allowed to operate in India’s coastal trade under a new Coastal Shipping law, pending approval from Parliament. These
ICG conducts second bilateral meeting with Philippine Coast Guard as part of the ongoing cooperation framework
NEW DELHI : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the second bilateral meeting with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on December 09, 2024, at ICG HQs, New Delhi as part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under
Government introduces Coastal Shipping Bill in Lok Sabha to boost India’s sea power
NEW DELHI : The government on Monday, December 2 introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at modernising and streamlining the shipping industry. The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, will pave the way for
ICG organises 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting
KOCHI : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) organised the 22nd National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting on November 28, 2024 in Kochi, Kerala. The event also marked the commencement of the 11th edition of National Maritime Search
Three shipping bills will be listed during the winter session of Parliament
NEW DELHI : As the Winter Session of Parliament opens, three shipping bills are among those scheduled for passage. These include the Merchant Shipping Bill, the Coastal Shipping Bill, and the Indian Ports Bill.
Shipping Corporation shares rises up to 6% after Union Govt lists three shipping bills
MUMBAI : The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) shares in the stock market rose up to 6 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 218.85 a piece on the BSE. The stock
Indian & Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 7th Annual High Level Meeting to combat transnational maritime crime & promote regional cooperation
COLOMBO : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) conducted the 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo on November 11, 2024. A four-member ICG delegation led by Director General DG S
India sets sail toward carbon-efficient coastal shipping expansion
NEW DELHI : Coastal shipping is a cost-effective and carbon-efficient mode of transport. Yet, India has not fully utilised its 7,500 km coastline and over 14,000 km of navigable inland waterways — water transport accounts