DG Shipping observes 15th edition of the Day of the Seafarer
Guard of Honour Ceremony15th Edition of Day of the Seafarer 2025Theme: “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”Campaign: “My Harassment-Free Ship” MUMBAI : The National Maritime Day of Seafarers Central Committee and the Directorate General
IWAI takes key decisions related to IWT sector in its 198th Board Meeting
NEW DELHI : The 198th Board Meeting of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was held in Delhi, on Wednesday, where key decisions pertaining to the development of National Waterways for advancement of Inland
IMF fears on DG Shipping order of premature retirement of 700 vessels causing more than 20,000 seafarers jobless
MUMBAI : Over 700 Indian-flagged vessels, many serving coastal and near-shore routes, could be retired prematurely due to age-based restrictions imposed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping), threatening the jobs of more
Asia-US container rates plunge as June hikes fail to stick
LONDON : Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US are plummeting this week as general rate increases (GRIs) that took effect on 1 June failed to hold. Market intelligence group Linerlytica said
Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and Global Seafarers Organisation launch Nationwide Campaign – “My Harassment-Free Ship”
KAKINADA : In a landmark move to promote seafarer dignity and workplace safety, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and the Global Seafarers Organisation (GSWO) Joint Action Committee have officially launched the IMO Day
IMO celebrates Day of the Seafarer today
LONDON : On 25 June, the global maritime community comes together to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer. This year, IMO launched the campaign ‘My Harassment-Free Ship‘, a bold initiative to promote a culture of
Policybazaar for Business unveils “Enroute” to transform Marine Transit Insurance
NEW DELHI : In a strategic move to empower Indian businesses, Policybazaar for Business (PBFB) has introduced Enroute, a digital platform that slashes the turnaround time for marine transit insurance declarations, certifications, and policy
EST-Floattech expands Octopus Series portfolio with new LFP battery modules
AMSTERDAM : EST-Floattech, a leading Dutch energy storage systems provider for maritime and industrial applications, proudly announces the expansion of its Octopus Series with the introduction of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules. With