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Sarbananda Sonowal launched SAGAR SETU Platform as it goes live

June 27, 2025

NEW DELHI : The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launched multiple tech initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity...

DG Shipping celebrated International Day of the Seafarer–Women’s Empowerment in Maritime Ratings

June 27, 2025

MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping commends T S Rahaman for successfully rolling out the 4th batch under the Women in Rating Programme—a...

Vizhinjam Gateway Cargo to begin by early 2026

June 27, 2025

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Vizhinjam International Seaport’s gateway freight operations are now expected to commence by December 2025 or January 2026, following delays in the construction...

World’s first Ship-to-Ship transfer of LCO₂ completed in Shanghai

June 27, 2025

SHANGHAI : Shanghai has completed the world’s first ship-to-ship transfer of liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) captured from a ship’s emissions. The operation took place on...

Sarbananda Sonowal chairs the inaugural meeting of the NMHC

June 26, 2025

NEW DELHI : Hon'ble Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal chaired the inaugural meeting of the NMHC(National Maritime Heritage Complex) governing body. The meeting focused...

DG Shipping observes 15th edition of the Day of the Seafarer

June 26, 2025

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...

IMF fears on DG Shipping order of premature retirement of 700 vessels causing more than 20,000 seafarers jobless

June 26, 2025

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...

Asia-US container rates plunge as June hikes fail to stick

June 26, 2025

LONDON : Rates for shipping containers from Asia to the US are plummeting this week as general rate increases (GRIs) that took effect on...

Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and Global Seafarers Organisation launch Nationwide Campaign – “My Harassment-Free Ship”

June 25, 2025

KAKINADA : In a landmark move to promote seafarer dignity and workplace safety, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (India) and the Global Seafarers Organisation...