NMPA organizes Maritime Seminar on Maritime Adversities and Indian Port Act 2025

MANGALURU : New Mangalore Port Authority successfully organized the Maritime Seminar on the theme “Maritime Adversities and Role of Stakeholders” and “Indian Port Act 2025” on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 in Mangalore.

The seminar brought together maritime stakeholders, industry experts, port users, and government officials to deliberate on emerging maritime challenges and discuss the implications of the Indian Port Act 2025 in strengthening port governance and operational efficiency.

Capt. Manoj Joshi, Deputy Conservator, NMPA, welcomed the dignitaries and participants and highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts among stakeholders to address maritime adversities and ensure safe and efficient port operations.

Smt. S. Shanthi, Deputy Chairperson, New Mangalore Port Authority, presided over the function. Sri Darshan H. V. (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada, inaugurated the seminar as the Chief Guest. Shri Nandakumar V. Pillai, Director (Refinery), MRPL, attended the programme as the Guest of Honour.

In her presidential address, Smt. S. Shanthi emphasized the importance of stakeholder coordination, preparedness, and adoption of best practices to overcome maritime challenges and enhance operational efficiency at ports. She also highlighted the significance of the Indian Port Act 2025 in strengthening regulatory frameworks and improving governance across ports. She also emphasised on significance of Maritime Week by highlighting its strength & future of maritime sector & contribution of ports, shipping, seafarers and all the stakeholders who keep trade and logistics moving.

Chief Guest Sri Darshan H. V. (IAS) appreciated the initiative taken by NMPA in organizing the seminar and stressed the need for strong coordination among government agencies, industry stakeholders, and port authorities to address maritime risks, security and ensure smooth port operations

Guest of Honour Shri Nandakumar V. Pillai highlighted the importance of port-industry collaboration and emphasized the role of ports in ensuring energy security and industrial growth in the region. The seminar featured insightful technical sessions by Capt. L. K. Panda, Former Nautical Adviser, Government of India, and Capt. Anand W. Karkare, Former Deputy Conservator, Mumbai Port Authority, who shared their expertise on maritime adversities, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory aspects under the Indian Port Act 2025.

The seminar witnessed active participation from maritime stakeholders, shipping agents, port users, logistics operators, and officials from various government and private organizations