India’s DG Shipping achieves full STCW compliance in independent 2024 evaluation
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), India, has successfully passed an independent evaluation in 2024, affirming its full compliance with the STCW Convention for Seafarer Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping, as mandated by
All 11 Stranded Vessels with Indian Seafarers sailed from Ras Isa Port, Yemen : DG Shipping
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping informs that all 11 vessels stranded at Ras Isa Port, Yemen, carrying over 150 Indian seafarers, have successfully sailed out after the completion of cargo discharge operations.
India commences implementation of the Hong Kong Convention from Alang: DG Shipping
ALANG : On June 30, 2025, Bhavnagar witnessed a landmark event — a high-level gathering of stakeholders as India officially stepped into the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) era of ship recycling. The event took
DG Shipping signs MoU with NALSAR
MUMBAI : The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research
Blaze continues on MV Wan Hai 503; Explosives onboard prompt Kerala Coast alert
KOCHI : Indian Coast Guard ships on Wednesday continued to battle thick smoke after a massive blaze broke out aboard the Singapore-flagged container vessel MV WAN HAI 503 off the Kerala coast. The Director
Shipping Secretary meets DG Shipping to review the progress work under Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047
NEW DELHI : Empowering the future of Indian Maritime through active collaboration as we sail towards Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047. Shri T.K. Ramachandran (IAS), Secretary, MoPSW chaired a high-level meeting with Shri
Technical failure in ballast management system led to failure of sunk ship: Shipping regulator
KOCHI : Dismissing the sabotage theory behind the capsize of container vessel MSC Elsa 3, the Director General (DG) of Shipping Shyam Jagannathan on Wednesday said the ship sank due to the failure of
Indian Coast Guard issues high alert for Kerala Coast as hazardous cargo drifts ashore after cargo ship ‘MSC ELSA 3’ mishap off Kochi; rescue operation underway
THIRUVANANTHPURAM : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has issued a high-alert warning to the state of Kerala following the detection of hazardous cargo and oil drifting toward its coastline. The alert was raised after